CLASS II Food recall · Reported 12 Oct 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Elegant sophistication gift basket containing apple cidar recalled
DesignPac Gifts is recalling Elegant sophistication gift basket containing apple cidar. The recall was initiated on 15 Oct 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2639-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72470
- Recalling firm
- DesignPac Gifts, Melrose Park, IL
- Brand
- Elegant
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Oct 2015
- FDA classified
- 30 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 12 Oct 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Apples
Timeline
| 15 Oct 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +351 days |
| 12 Oct 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
According to the recall notification from S. Martinelli, there is a possibility of small glass chips at the top of the bottles occurring when opening the bottle, which could potentially enter the beverage which could result in consumers potentially being cut or injured if a chip occurs.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Elegant sophistication gift basket containing apple cidar in glass bottles. The label on the back of the gift basket is white with black lettering.
Where it was distributed
The product was distributed to 27 Costco stores. There were no foreign consignees.
Stores named: Costco
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
According to the recall notification from S. Martinelli, there is a possibility of small glass chips at the top of the bottles occurring when opening the bottle, which could potentially enter the beverage which could result in consumers potentially being cut or injured if a chip occurs.
Which lots are affected?
Gift # where Martinelli 8.4 FL. oz. Sparkling Cider was used F159765-CO Gift Basket Name Elegant Sophistication Item # FOD 0110
Where was it sold?
The product was distributed to 27 Costco stores. There were no foreign consignees.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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