The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2422-2017·Announced 2017-07-12

Bacalafoods Recalls Finola Style Octopus in Oil Due to Mislabeling

Bacalafoods Corp is recalling Finola Style Octopus in Oil 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 the hazard is a labeling error (squid labeled as octopus) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Bacalafoods Corp is voluntarily recalling 519 boxes (25,950 units) of Finola, Style Octopus in Oil, Product of Spain, Wild Caught, Net Weight 4.1/10oz (115g). The product is packaged for Bacalafoods Corp in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The recall is being issued because the product is identified as 'Style Octopus' on the principal display panel, but the actual content is squid. This constitutes a mislabeling of the seafood content.

The affected product was distributed only in Puerto Rico. Consumers should check their pantries for the following codes: 2796 TAM, 2916 TAM, or 2986 TAM. If you have this product, you should stop consuming it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Finola, Style Octopus in Oil, 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

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 (3)

  • 2796 TAM
  • 2916 TAM
  • 2986 TAM

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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