Bacalafoods Recalls Finola Style Octopus in Garlic Due to Mislabeling
Bacalafoods Corp is recalling Finola Style Octopus in Garlic because the product contains squid instead of octopus. The recall covers 340 boxes distributed in Puerto Rico.
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 minor labeling error regarding the species of seafood (squid vs. octopus) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
Bacalafoods Corp is recalling 340 boxes (17,000 units) of Finola, Style Octopus in Garlic, Product of Spain, Wild Caught, Net Weight 4.1/10oz (115g). The product was packaged for Bacalafoods Corp in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The recall is due to a labeling error where the product is identified as "Style Octopus" on the principal display panel, but the actual content is squid.
The affected product was distributed only in Puerto Rico. The specific codes for the recalled units are 2856 TAJM, 2736 TAJM, 2876 TAJM, 2806 TAJM, and 3266 TAJM. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class II recall.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check the packaging for the specific codes listed above. If the product matches the description and codes, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Finola, Style Octopus in Garlic, Product of Spain, Wild Caught, Net Weight 4.1/10oz (115g), Empacado para:/Packaged for: Bacalafoods Corp., San Juan, PR 00936-8060
- Manufacturer
- Bacalafoods Corp
- Category
- Food — Seafood
- Hazard
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)
- 2856 TAJM
- 2736 TAJM
- 2876 TAJM
- 2806 TAJM
- 3266 TAJM
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Bacalafoods Corp 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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