Goya Octopus in Olive Oil Recalled for Squid Mislabeling
Tradewind Foods is recalling Goya Octopus in Olive Oil because the product contains squid instead of octopus. This labeling error affects consumers in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
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, which typically involves minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination. The hazard is mislabeling of the species (squid vs. octopus) without reported illnesses or high-risk pathogens.
Plain-English summary
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. is recalling 550 cases of Goya Octopus in Olive Oil, 4 oz. (113g), manufactured on September 14, 2015. The recall is due to a labeling error where the product label lists octopus as the ingredient, but the actual content is squid.
The affected product, identified by lot number LGOSO38151, was distributed in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the US Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Vincent, and Curacao. The product is labeled as a product of Spain and contains "Wild Fish."
Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific lot number and date. If they have the product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Goya Octopus in Olive Oil, Pulpo en Aceite de Oliva, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.
- Manufacturer
- Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
- Category
- Food — Seafood
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 550
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 (1)
- Lots: LGOSO38151 Manufactured: 9/14/2015
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. 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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