Isabel Octopus Recall: Mislabeling Hazard
Isabel North America recalls Octopus in vegetable oil because the label states octopus but the product contains squid. Check your lot numbers.
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Product label states Octopus and real content is Squid.
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What happened, in plain English
Isabel North America, Inc. is recalling its 4 oz cans of 'Octopus in Vegetable Oil' because the label incorrectly identifies the contents as octopus when they are actually squid. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with seafood allergies who may unknowingly consume an allergen. The recall covers specific lots distributed domestically. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20671-isabel-octopus-recall-mislabeling-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20671-isabel-octopus-recall-mislabeling-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-3357-2017
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“Isabel Octopus Recall: Mislabeling Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20671-isabel-octopus-recall-mislabeling-hazard. 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 label claims the can contains octopus, but the actual content is squid. For individuals with specific seafood allergies, consuming the wrong type of mollusk can trigger a serious allergic response.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the recalled cans, particularly those with shellfish or squid allergies, are at risk of an allergic reaction due to the mislabeled ingredients.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for cans labeled 'ISABEL, Octopus in vegetable oil' or 'Pulpo en aceite vegetal' with a net weight of 4 oz (115g). 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, and L16264A.
- Brand
Isabel- Category
Food
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 Your Lot Numbers
Compare the lot numbers on your cans against the recalled list provided in the record to see if your product is affected.
Do Not Consume If Affected
If you have one of the listed lot numbers, do not eat the product due to the potential allergen mislabeling.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 7 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
How much product is being recalled?
The recall involves 5,037 cases, with each case containing 24 cans of 4 oz each.
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Where this comes from
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 qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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