Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce Recalled for Squid Mislabeling
Tradewind Foods is recalling Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce because the product contains squid instead of octopus, as labeled.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 minor labeling error regarding the specific type of seafood (squid vs. octopus) without reported illnesses or injuries.
Plain-English summary
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. is recalling 800 cases of Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Pulpo a la Marinera, 4 oz. (113g). The recall is due to a labeling error where the product label lists octopus as an ingredient, but the actual content is squid.
The affected lots are LGOBA31154 and LGOBA51153, manufactured on July 30, 2015, and December 16, 2015. The product was distributed in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, US Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Vincent, and Curacao.
Consumers who purchased this product should check their labels for the specific lot numbers and dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- 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.
- Manufacturer
- Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
- Category
- Food — Canned Seafood
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 800
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)
- Lots: LGOBA31154
- LGOBA51153 Manufactured: 7/30/15 and 12/16/15
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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