ISABEL NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalls ISABEL, Octopus in vegetable oil, Pulpo en aceite vegetal, Net wt - Peso Neto 4 oz(115g)
ISABEL recalls Octopus in vegetable oil (Pulpo en aceite vegetal) due to mislabeling as octopus when it contains squid. Affected lots sold in North America. No action needed as it's a labeling error, not a safety hazard.
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Product label states Octopus and real content is Squid.
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What happened, in plain English
ISABEL is recalling its Octopus in vegetable oil product because the label says it's octopus but it actually contains squid. This is a labeling error, not a safety issue, so there's no need to stop using it. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20671-isabel-octopus-in-vegetable-oil-recall-product-contains-squid-instead.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20671-isabel-octopus-in-vegetable-oil-recall-product-contains-squid-instead · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-3357-2017
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“ISABEL Octopus in Vegetable Oil Recall: Product Contains Squid Instead of Octopus.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20671-isabel-octopus-in-vegetable-oil-recall-product-contains-squid-instead. Based on FDA recall #F-3357-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-3357-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product is mislabeled as octopus but contains squid instead. This is a labeling error, not a safety hazard. The error does not pose a risk of injury or illness.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased ISABEL's Octopus in vegetable oil (Pul: Pulpo en aceite vegetal) in North America. People most at risk are those who bought the product but are not aware of the mislabeling.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for 'Octopus in vegetable oil' (Pulpo en aceite vegetal) with a net weight of 4 oz (115g). Look for specific lot numbers listed in the recall: L15152, L15322, L15335, L16036, L16056, L-15-135, L-16-056, L-16-264, L-16-265, L-16-266, 16056A, L16266C, L16322A, L16322B, L16264A.
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All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Domestic Distribution Only
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-3357-2017 | ISABEL, Octopus in vegetable oil, Pulpo en aceite vegetal, Net wt - Peso Neto 4 oz(115g); Lot No. L15152, L15322, L15335, L16036, L16056, L-15-135, L-16-056, L-16-264, L-16-265, L-16-266, L-16-264, 16056A, L16266C, L16322A, L16322B, L16264A | 5,037 Cases (each case has 24 cans (4oz each)) |
| F-3358-2017 | ISABEL, Octopus in marinera sauce, Pulpo en salsa marinera, Net wt - Peso Neto 4 oz(115g); Lot No. L15322, L16056, L16056C | 689 Cases (each case has 24 cans (4oz each)) |
| F-3359-2017 | ISABEL, Octopus in garlic sauce, Pulpo al ajillo, Net wt - Peso Neto 4 oz(115g); Lot No. L15335, L15082, L15322, L16036, L16036, L16056, L-16-265, L-16-266, L16266A, L16322C, L16323C | 5,397 Cases (each case has 24 cans (4oz each)) |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the product name 'Octopus in vegetable oil' (Pulpo en aceite vegetal) with a net weight of 4 oz (115g).
Questions people ask
Is this product dangerous to eat?
No, this is a labeling error, not a safety hazard. The product contains squid but is not unsafe to eat.
What should I do if I have this product?
No action is needed as this is a labeling error, not a safety issue. You can continue using the product.
Which lots are affected?
Affected lots include L15152, L15322, L15335, L16036, L16056, L-15-135, L-16-056, L-16-264, L-16-265, L-16-266, 16056A, L16266C, L16322A, L16322B, L16264A.
Contact ISABEL
We’ve drafted a message you can send ISABEL to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-3357-2017 — ISABEL ISABEL Hello, I own a ISABEL that is covered by recall F-3357-2017 from ISABEL. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-3357-2017 (July 6, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-3357-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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