ISABEL Octopus in Garlic Sauce Recalled for Mislabeling as Squid
ISABEL North America is recalling Octopus in Garlic Sauce because the label states Octopus but the actual content is Squid.
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 (Octopus vs. Squid) without reported illnesses or high-risk pathogens.
Plain-English summary
ISABEL North America, Inc. is recalling ISABEL Octopus in Garlic Sauce (Pulpo al ajillo), 4 oz cans. The recall is due to a labeling error where the product label states the content is Octopus, but the actual content is Squid.
The recall involves 5,397 cases, with each case containing 24 cans. The affected lot numbers are L15335, L15082, L15322, L16036, L16056, L-16-265, L-16-266, L16266A, L16322C, and L16323C. The product was distributed domestically only.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check the label and lot number. If the product matches the description and lot numbers listed, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- ISABEL, Octopus in garlic sauce, Pulpo al ajillo, Net wt - Peso Neto 4 oz(115g)
- Manufacturer
- ISABEL NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Category
- Food — Canned 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 (10)
- Lot No. L15335
- L15082
- L15322
- L16036
- L16056
- L-16-265
- L-16-266
- L16266A
- L16322C
- L16323C
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by ISABEL NORTH AMERICA, 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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