CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Nov 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Martinelli's Gold Medal Sparkling Cider recalled by S. Martinelli &
S. Martinelli is recalling Martinelli's Gold Medal Sparkling Cider, distributed in California. 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-0195-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72437
- Recalling firm
- S. Martinelli, Watsonville, CA
- Brand
- Martinelli's Gold
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Oct 2015
- FDA classified
- 13 Nov 2015
- Reported
- 25 Nov 2015
- 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
- Juice
Timeline
| 15 Oct 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Nov 2015 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 25 Nov 2015 | 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
Potential for glass fragments in 8.4 oz. bottles of four varieties of sparkling cider.
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
Martinelli's Gold Medal Sparkling Cider, 8.4 oz glass bottles; Packed in 12 pack, UPC 0 41244 00256; item number 12256; 4/6 packs, Tray UPC 0 41244-99932 3, item number 46256; 6 pack Retail UPC 0 41244 46256 8. Single 8.4 oz. bottle, UPC 041244 00256 6
Where it was distributed
US and Japan, Virgin Islands, India, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Panama, Aruba, Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad/Tobago, Dominican Republic, US Virgin Islands, Columbia, American Samoa, Curacao, Guam, Grand Cayman Islands, St. Croix, St. Marten, St. Thomas and Fiji. Shipments to Costco in Japan, and to India and Fiji, were made to a distributor, Otis McAllister, Inc., 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, suite 400, Oakland, CA 94612, which then sold the product to the retailer in those countries.
Stores named: Costco
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential for glass fragments in 8.4 oz. bottles of four varieties of sparkling cider.
Which lots are affected?
12 pack:Best Before dates include 03/05/2018 to 04/11/2018. 6 pack Best Befroe dates include 3/02/2018 to 04/15/2018.
Where was it sold?
US and Japan, Virgin Islands, India, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Panama, Aruba, Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad/Tobago, Dominican Republic, US Virgin Islands, Columbia, American Samoa, Curacao, Guam, Grand Cayman Islands, St. Croix, St. Marten, St. Thomas and Fiji. Shipments to Costco in Japan, and to India and Fiji, were made to a distributor, Otis McAllister, Inc., 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, suite 400, Oakland, CA 94612, which then sold the product to the retailer in those countries.
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.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 72437This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Martinelli's Sparkling Northwest Blend Cider recalled by S. Martinelli &.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Martinelli's Sparkling Northwest Blend Cider recalled by S. Martinelli &Martinelli's | S. Martinelli | Foreign Material | CA | |
| CLASS II | Martinelli's Sparkling White Grape recalled by S. Martinelli &Martinelli's | S. Martinelli | Foreign Material | CA | |
| CLASS II | Martinelli's Sparkling Red Grape recalled by S. Martinelli &Martinelli's | S. Martinelli | Foreign Material | CA |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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