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

Mislabeling

Recall #: 134-2015
Affected scope: 190 pounds

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Joseph Epstein Foods Inc. recalled WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2015 Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises, Inc., an East Rutherford, N.J.… - a moderate-severity action.

Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises, Inc. Recalls Gluten-Free Turkey Meatball Products Due to… was recalled by Joseph Epstein Foods Inc. in October 30, 2015. Reason: Mislabeling. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #134-2015 with the USDA FSIS before acting.

The recall

Joseph Epstein Foods Inc. issued this moderate-severity USDA FSIS recall-Mislabeling.

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: October 30, 2015
reported

Sourced from official USDA FSIS enforcement records. Verify recall #134-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from USDA FSIS - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2015 Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises, Inc., an East Rutherford, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 190 pounds of turkey meatball products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The label declares the product as gluten-free, a false negative claim. The Mama Mancinis gluten-free turkey meatball items were produced on Oct. 19, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels

Reason for recall

Mislabeling

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the USDA FSIS recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Closed
Recall number	134-2015
Date reported	October 30, 2015
Date initiated	October 30, 2015
Recalling firm	Joseph Epstein Foods Inc.
Affected scope	190 pounds
Distribution	New Jersey
Official source	USDA FSIS notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official USDA FSIS enforcement record. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Mislabeling

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the USDA FSIS on October 30, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 134-2015.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: New Jersey.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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