The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2143-2017·Announced 2017-05-03

Econo Octopus Style Marinera Sauce Recalled for Squid Mislabeling

Supermercado Econo Inc. is recalling Econo Octopus Style Marinera Sauce 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: This is a minor labeling error involving a seafood species misidentification (squid labeled as octopus), which fits the criteria for moderate severity as it is a labeling issue without reported high-risk pathogens or injuries.

Plain-English summary

Supermercado Econo Inc. is recalling 493 cases of Econo, Estilo Pulpo a la Marinera, Octopus Style Marinera Sauce, 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 in Puerto Rico only. The specific codes associated with the recall are 3346 TMM and 3096 TMM.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific codes and product name. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Econo, Estilo Pulpo a la Marinera, Octopus Style Marinera Sauce, Net Wt. 4oz (115g)
Affected units
493

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 (2)

  • 3346 TMM
  • 3096 TMM

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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