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A major recall has been issued for several types of bologna after a labeling mistake caused undeclared meats to be included in the products.

According to the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), more than 143,000 pounds of ready-to-eat bologna have been pulled from store shelves across the country.

A recall was issued on June 27 for lunch meat made by Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc., a company located in Union, New Jersey.

According to USA Today, the lunch meats were produced between March 20 and June 20 and shipped to both retail and wholesale stores across the country.

Several of the products contained meat—such as pork, beef, or chicken—that was not listed on the packaging.

This can be a serious concern for people with dietary restrictions, allergies, or religious beliefs.

The FSIS found that several types of bologna were mislabeled and didn't list all the meats they actually contained.

Some products had pork that wasn't declared, while others included beef or chicken that wasn't listed on the label.

Brands involved include Family Tree, Babushka's Recipe, Fancy, and Gaiser's, with varieties like veal, turkey, and chicken bologna affected.

No Illnesses Yet, But USDA Urges Caution with Bologna Recall

All affected products include the establishment number EST. 5385 inside the USDA mark on the label, FastCompany said.

The FSIS launched an investigation after the Office of Inspector General got a complaint about the products.

After checking, inspectors found that multiple types of bologna had incorrect or incomplete ingredient labels.

While there have been no reports of illness, the USDA is urging people not to eat these products.

If you purchased any of these items, you should throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them. The FSIS advises consumers to be cautious—even if the meat looks or smells normal.

"Although FSIS does not expect any adverse health effects... anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider," the agency said.

If you have questions about the recall, you can contact Gaiser's manager, Steven Shuchinski, at 908-686-3421 or email gaisers@verizon.net.