Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Pulpo a la Marinera, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.
Recalled by Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico INC. on Mar 3, 2017
Recall Summary
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico INC. recalled Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Pulpo a la Marinera, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Mar 3, 2017.
The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Product label states name and ingredients as octopus and real content is squid."
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, US Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Vincent, and Curacao." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Bayamon, PR. The recall covers 800 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported May 10, 2017), 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
Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Pulpo a la Marinera, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.
Distribution
Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, US Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Vincent, and Curacao
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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