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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-2639-2016/FDA enforcement
Designpac Gifts INC LLC·Food·Oct 15, 2015

Elegant Sophistication Gift Basket Containing Apple Cidar in Glass Bottles

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    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…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameDesignpac Gifts INC LLC
Recalling firmDesignpac Gifts INC LLCMelrose Park, IL, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Gift # where Martinelli 8.4 FL. oz. Sparkling Cider was used F159765-CO Gift Basket Name Elegant Sophistication Item # FOD 0110
Distribution area

The product was distributed to 27 Costco stores. There were no foreign consignees.

United States

Quantity affected560 units (gift baskets)
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 12, 2016
FDA recall numberF-2639-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Designpac Gifts INC LLC initiated this food recall on October 15, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: 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. The FDA report lists distribution as: The product was distributed to 27 Costco stores. There were no foreign consignees.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: 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.

Elegant Sophistication Gift Basket Containing Apple Cidar in Glass Bottles was made or distributed by Designpac Gifts INC LLC in Melrose Park, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2639-2016, dated October 12, 2016.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Elegant Sophistication Gift Basket Containing Apple Cidar in Glass Bottles recall?

Designpac Gifts INC LLC recalled Elegant Sophistication Gift Basket Containing Apple Cidar in Glass Bottles in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2639-2016. 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…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Designpac Gifts INC LLC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-2639-2016. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.