Mama Mancinis Gluten-Free Turkey Meatball Recall Due to Gluten
Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises recalls ~190 lbs of Mama Mancinis gluten-free turkey meatballs because they contain excess gluten. Do not consume.
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What happened, in plain English
Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises is recalling approximately 190 pounds of Mama Mancinis Slow Cooked Italian Style Sauce and Turkey Meatballs labeled as 'Gluten Free.' The product was found to contain an excess of the maximum allowable 20 ppm of gluten during third-party laboratory testing. Consumers are urged not to consume these items due to the misbranding claim. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275503-joseph-epstein-food-enterprises-inc-recalls-gluten-free-turkey-meatball.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275503-joseph-epstein-food-enterprises-inc-recalls-gluten-free-turkey-meatball · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #134-2015
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“Mama Mancinis Gluten-Free Turkey Meatball Recall Due to Gluten.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275503-joseph-epstein-food-enterprises-inc-recalls-gluten-free-turkey-meatball. Based on USDA FSIS recall #134-2015 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/joseph-epstein-food-enterprises-inc--recalls-gluten-free-turkey-meatball-products).
Why it’s dangerous
The product is labeled as 'Gluten Free,' but testing revealed it contains more than the maximum allowable 20 ppm of gluten. For individuals who must avoid gluten for medical reasons, consuming this product can cause adverse health reactions.
Who’s affected
Individuals who purchased Mama Mancinis Slow Cooked Italian Style Sauce and Turkey Meatballs, particularly those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, are affected. The products were shipped to retail locations in New Jersey.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 22-oz. cartons of Mama Mancinis Slow Cooked Italian Style Sauce and Turkey Meatballs labeled 'Gluten Free.' Check for establishment number P-21734 inside the USDA mark of inspection, product code 4740, and an expiration date of Use by 12/10/15.
- Brand
Mama Mancinis- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the recalled meatballs because they contain excess gluten despite being labeled gluten-free.
Discard or return items
Throw away the product or return it to the place where you purchased it.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in New Jersey.
USDA FSIS distribution: “New Jersey”
States: New Jersey.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2016.
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
- FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #134-2015 (October 30, 2015)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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