CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Dec 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Mama Mancini s Stuffed Shells with Sauce recalled by Joseph Epstein Food
Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises is recalling Mama Mancini s Stuffed Shells with Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese of each / of each/boxes / 6, distributed in Arizona, California, Delaware, Indiana, Minnesota, New Jersey. The recall was initiated on 20 Nov 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0282-2025
- FDA event ID
- 95825
- Recalling firm
- Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises, East Rutherford, NJ
- Brand
- Mama Mancini
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Nov 2024
- FDA classified
- 12 Dec 2024
- Reported
- 18 Dec 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 20 Nov 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Dec 2024 | Classified by FDA | +22 days |
| 18 Dec 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Mama Mancini s Stuffed Shells with Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese, 4 packs of 4 lbs. each / 6 packs of 14 oz. each, 4 packs/boxes per case / 6 plastic trays per case
Where it was distributed
The recalled product was distributed to the following states: CA, NJ, DE, MN, AZ,MN, IN
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 4309 November 4th, 2024, exp 11/04/25 Lot 4310 November 5th, 2024, exp 11/05/25 Lot 4311 November 6th, 2024, exp 11/06/25 Lot 4313 November 8th, 2024, exp 11/08/25 Lot 4316, November 11th, 2024, exp 11/11/25 Lot 4318 November 13th, 2024, exp 11/13/25
Where was it sold?
The recalled product was distributed to the following states: CA, NJ, DE, MN, AZ,MN, IN
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 95825| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Hungryroot Ricotta Stuffed Shells of each recalledHungryroot Ricotta | Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises | Listeria | 6 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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