Product in cans of 4 1/4 oz (111g) and 8 1/4 oz (220g) net weight. Label reading in part as: "Coloso***PULPO EN ACEITE***OCTOPUS IN OIL***NET WEIGHT ***Fabricado en Espa¿a (Manufactured in Spain)***Packed by: POYO PONTEVEDRA SPAIN***PACKED FOR COLOSO FOODS, INC.*** MERCADO CENTRAL PUERTO NUEVO SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO".
Recalled by Ballester Hermanos, INC. on May 12, 2016
Recall Summary
Ballester Hermanos, INC. recalled Product in cans of 4 1/4 oz (111g) and 8 1/4 oz (220g) net weight. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on May 12, 2016.
The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Product label states name and ingredients as Octopus and real content is Squid."
Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "Puerto Rico only." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Catano, PR. The recall covers 5,286 CASES of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Oct 12, 2016), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
Product label states name and ingredients as Octopus and real content is Squid.
Product Description
Product in cans of 4 1/4 oz (111g) and 8 1/4 oz (220g) net weight. Label reading in part as: "Coloso***PULPO EN ACEITE***OCTOPUS IN OIL***NET WEIGHT ***Fabricado en Espa¿a (Manufactured in Spain)***Packed by: POYO PONTEVEDRA SPAIN***PACKED FOR COLOSO FOODS, INC.*** MERCADO CENTRAL PUERTO NUEVO SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO".
Distribution
Puerto Rico only.
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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