Econo Octopus Style Product Recalled for Squid Mislabeling
Supermercado Econo Inc. is recalling Econo Estilo Pulpo al Ajillo because the product contains squid but is labeled as octopus.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a mislabeling of the primary ingredient (squid instead of octopus), which fits the criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.
Plain-English summary
Supermercado Econo Inc. is recalling 1,608 cases of Econo, Estilo Pulpo al Ajillo, Octopus Style with Garlic Flavor, Net Wt. 4oz (115g). The recall was initiated because the product is identified as octopus on the principal display panel, but the actual content is squid.
The affected product was distributed only in Puerto Rico. The specific lot codes involved in the recall are 2876 TAJM, 3306 TAJM, 2806 TAJM, 3266 TAJM, and 3146 TAJM.
Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot codes listed above. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Econo, Estilo Pulpo al Ajillo, Octopus Style with Garlic Flavor, Net Wt. 4oz (115g)
- Manufacturer
- Supermercado Econo Inc. E
- Category
- Food — Seafood
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,608
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (5)
- 2876 TAJM
- 3306 TAJM
- 2806 TAJM
- 3266 TAJM
- 3146 TAJM
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Supermercado Econo Inc. E under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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