Bacalafoods Corp recalls Finola, Style Octopus in Garlic, Product of Spain, Wild Caught, Net Weight 4.1/10oz (115g), Empacado para:/Packaged
Bacalafoods recalls Style Octopus in Garlic (Spain, 4.1/10oz) due to mislabeling as octopus when it's actually squid. Consumers should check packaging for the product name and net weight.
Lower-risk recall
Product in principal display panel identified as Style Octopus while real content is squid.
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What happened, in plain English
Bacalafoods is recalling Style Octopus in Garlic (4.1/10oz) because the product is mislabeled as octopus when it's actually squid. This mislabeling could lead to confusion about the actual seafood content. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21237-bacalafoods-style-octopus-in-garlic-recall-product-mislabeling.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21237-bacalafoods-style-octopus-in-garlic-recall-product-mislabeling · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2421-2017
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“Bacalafoods Style Octopus in Garlic Recall: Product Mislabeling.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21237-bacalafoods-style-octopus-in-garlic-recall-product-mislabeling. Based on FDA recall #F-2421-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2421-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product is labeled as 'Style Octopus' but contains squid instead. This mislabeling could cause confusion about the actual seafood product, potentially leading to incorrect dietary choices or misunderstandings about the product's composition.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Bacalafoods Style Octopus in Garlic (4.1/10oz) from the listed locations in Puerto Rico. Consumers most at risk are those who may have confused the product with octopus when it's actually squid.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Style Octopus in Garlic' and net weight 4.1/10oz (115g) on the packaging. The product was sold in Puerto Rico by Bacalafoods Corp.
- Brand
Bacalafoods- 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
Puerto Rico only
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-2420-2017 | Finola, Style Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Product of Spain, Wild Caught, Net Weight 4.1/10oz (115g), Empacado para:/Packaged for: Bacalafoods Corp., San Juan, PR 00936-8060; 3096 TMM; 2936 TMM | 203 boxes ( 10,150 units) |
| F-2421-2017 | Finola, Style Octopus in Garlic, Product of Spain, Wild Caught, Net Weight 4.1/10oz (115g), Empacado para:/Packaged for: Bacalafoods Corp., San Juan, PR 00936-8060; 2856 TAJM; 2736 TAJM; 2876 TAJM; 2806 TAJM; 3266 TAJM | 340 boxes (17,000 units) |
| F-2422-2017 | Finola, Style Octopus in Oil, Product of Spain, Wild Caught, Net Weight 4.1/10oz (115g), Empacado para:/Packaged for: Bacalafoods Corp., San Juan, PR 00936-8060; 2796 TAM; 2916 TAM; 2986 TAM | 519 boxes ( 25,950units) |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the product name 'Style Octopus in Garlic' and net weight 4.1/10oz (115g) on the packaging.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The recall is due to mislabeling, not safety concerns. The product is safe to eat but may be mislabeled as octopus when it's actually squid.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the product name 'Style Octopus in Garlic' and net weight 4.1/10oz (115g) on the packaging. The product was sold in Puerto Rico by Bacalafoods Corp.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not require immediate action. Check the product label to confirm if it matches the recalled item.
Contact Bacalafoods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bacalafoods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2421-2017 — Bacalafoods Bacalafoods Hello, I own a Bacalafoods that is covered by recall F-2421-2017 from Bacalafoods. 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-2421-2017 (May 19, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2421-2017 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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