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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0196-2016/FDA enforcement
S. Martinelli & Co·Food·Oct 15, 2015

Martinelli's Sparkling Red Grape, 8.4 OZ Glass Bottles (250 ML)

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Potential for glass fragments in 8.4 oz. bottles of four varieties of sparkling cider.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Glass fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, CAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameS. Martinelli & Co
Recalling firmS. Martinelli & CoWatsonville, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 41244 99926 20 41244 64926 60 41244 64026 30 41244 99026 9
Lot / date codes
  • 12 pack: Best Before dates include 05.28/18 to 09/04/2018. 6 pack Best Before dates include 08/31/18 to 09/11/2018.
Distribution area
INCA

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.

United States, Japan

Quantity affected10, 983 trays of 12 packs, 9, 998 trays of 4-6 packs
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 25, 2015
FDA recall numberF-0196-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

S. Martinelli & Co initiated this food recall on October 15, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Potential for glass fragments in 8.4 oz. bottles of four varieties of sparkling cider. The FDA report lists distribution as: 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.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Potential for glass fragments in 8.4 oz. bottles of four varieties of sparkling cider.

Martinelli's Sparkling Red Grape, 8.4 OZ Glass Bottles (250 ML) was made or distributed by S. Martinelli & Co in Watsonville, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0196-2016, dated November 25, 2015.

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, glass fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

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 UPC and lot code 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

Glass contamination

Possible health effects

Glass fragments can cause cuts to the mouth, throat or digestive tract. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk of injury.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not attempt to remove fragments by tasting it.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.

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 Martinelli's Sparkling Red Grape, 8.4 OZ Glass Bottles (250 ML) recall?

S. Martinelli & Co recalled Martinelli's Sparkling Red Grape, 8.4 OZ Glass Bottles (250 ML) in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0196-2016. Potential for glass fragments in 8.4 oz. bottles of four varieties of sparkling cider.

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 eating or using the product and do not attempt to remove fragments by tasting it. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.

Is the S. Martinelli & Co 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-0196-2016. 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.