FDA recall record

Malgor & Co Cedeira Octopus in Oil Spiced Piquant, Net Weight 4.4oz recall — FDA F-2137-2017

The product is labeled as Octopus on its label display, while ingredients list Dosidicus Gigas, which is a scientific definition for Jumbo Squid. The…

Class IIclassification
F-2137-2017official record ID
May 3, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-2137-2017
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMalgor & Co., Inc.
Report dateMay 3, 2017
Recall initiation dateApr 5, 2017
Quantity1008 cases consisting of 25 tins, 4.4 oz. each tin.
LocationCatano, PR, United States

Official product description

Cedeira Octopus in Oil Spiced Piquant, Net Weight 4.4oz (125g)

Why the product was recalled

The product is labeled as Octopus on its label display, while ingredients list Dosidicus Gigas, which is a scientific definition for Jumbo Squid. The firm was informed of this issue by FDA, and voluntarily decided to recall the product, because it appears to be misbranded.

Distribution information

Puerto Rico only

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Visit.

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