The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·134-2015·Announced 2015-10-30

Joseph Epstein Recalls Gluten-Free Turkey Meatballs Due to Misbranding

Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises is recalling 190 pounds of gluten-free turkey meatballs because they contain excess gluten, contradicting the label.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (gluten) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric, despite no reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises, Inc. is recalling approximately 190 pounds of Mama Mancinis Slow Cooked Italian Style Sauce and Turkey Meatballs Gluten Free. The recall is due to misbranding, as the products were found to contain an excess of the maximum allowable 20 ppm of gluten, making the "gluten-free" claim false.

The affected 22-oz. cartons were produced on October 19, 2015, and bear establishment number P-21734, product code 4740, and an expiration date of 12/10/15. These items were shipped to retail locations in New Jersey. The issue was identified during the establishment's third-party laboratory testing.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises, Inc. Recalls Gluten-Free Turkey Meatball Products Due to Misbranding
Brand
Joseph Epstein Foods Inc.
Manufacturer
Joseph Epstein Foods Inc.
Category
Food — Meat and Poultry
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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