MODERATE RISK Terminated F-0003-2017

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".

Recalled by Ballester Hermanos, Inc.

Classification

Class II — Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature.

Reason for Recall

Product label states name and ingredients as Octopus and real content is Squid.

Product Details

Product Quantity
166 CASES
Product Type
Food
Code Info
Unknown
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution & Geography

Distribution Pattern
Puerto Rico only.
Company Location
Catano, PR, 00962

Timeline

Report Date
10/12/2016
Recall Initiated
05/12/2016
Classification Date
10/03/2016
Termination Date
07/03/2017

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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