Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0003-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Ballester Hermanos, Inc. |
| Report date | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | May 12, 2016 |
| Quantity | 166 CASES |
| Location | Catano, PR, United States |
Official product description
Product in cans of 4 1/4 oz and 8 1/4 oz net weight. Label reading in part as: "Coloso***PULPO EN ACEITE PICANTE***OCTOPUS IN HOT OIL***NET WEIGHT ***Fabricado en Espa¿a (Manufactured in Spain)***Packed by: POYO PONTEVEDRA SPAIN***PACKED FOR COLOSO FOODS, INC.*** MERCADO CENTRAL PUERTO NUEVO SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO".
Why the product was recalled
Product label states name and ingredients as Octopus and real content is Squid.
Distribution information
Puerto Rico only.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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