Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises, Inc. Recalls Gluten-Free Turkey Meatball Products Due to Misbranding

Agency Publication Date: October 30, 2015

Summary

Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises, Inc. is recalling approximately 190 pounds of Mama Mancini’s Slow Cooked Italian Style Sauce and Turkey Meatballs Gluten Free sold in 22-oz. cartons. These products were shipped to retail locations in New Jersey and were produced on October 19, 2015. The recall was initiated because the product is falsely labeled as 'gluten-free' but contains more than the maximum allowable 20 ppm of gluten, posing a risk to consumers with gluten sensitivities.

Risk

The product contains gluten levels exceeding the 20 ppm limit for gluten-free claims, which can cause adverse health reactions in individuals with celiac disease or gluten-related disorders. No confirmed adverse reactions have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

Immediately check your refrigerator or freezer for 22-oz. cartons of 'Mama Mancini’s Slow Cooked Italian Style Sauce and Turkey Meatballs Gluten Free' with product code 4740.
Verify the packaging for establishment number 'P-21734' inside the USDA mark of inspection and an expiration date of 'Use by 12/10/15'.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
If you are concerned about an injury or illness related to this product, contact a healthcare provider.
For questions about the recall, contact Mr. Matt Brown, President, at (917) 705-7514, or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: Mama Mancini’s Slow Cooked Italian Style Sauce and Turkey Meatballs Gluten Free (22-oz.)

Item Code:

P-21734

4740

Date Ranges: Use by 12/10/15

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Recall ID: 134-2015

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Joseph Epstein Foods Inc.

Units Affected: 190 pounds

Distributed To: New Jersey

Classification: Class II

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Immediately check your refrigerator or freezer for 22-oz. cartons of 'Mama Mancini’s Slow Cooked Italian Style Sauce and Turkey Meatballs Gluten Free' with product code 4740.

Verify the packaging for establishment number 'P-21734' inside the USDA mark of inspection and an expiration date of 'Use by 12/10/15'.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

If you are concerned about an injury or illness related to this product, contact a healthcare provider.

For questions about the recall, contact Mr. Matt Brown, President, at (917) 705-7514, or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.