Malgor & Co., Inc. recalls Cedeira Octopus in Oil Spiced Piquant, Net Weight 4.4oz (125g)
Malgor's Cedeira Octopus in Oil Spiced Piquant (4.4oz) is misbranded as octopus but contains jumbo squid. FDA informed them of the issue, leading to a voluntary recall.
Lower-risk recall
The product is labeled as Octopus on its label display, while ingredients list Dosidicus Gigas, which is a scientific definition for Jumbo Squid. The firm was informed of this issue by FDA, and voluntarily decided to recall the product, because it appears to be misbranded.
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What happened, in plain English
Malgor is recalling a 4.4oz octopus-style product that actually contains jumbo squid. This mislabeling means consumers may be buying the wrong product, which could lead to confusion or incorrect dietary choices. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21888-malgor-cedeira-octopus-in-oil-spiced-piquant-recall-misbranded-product.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21888-malgor-cedeira-octopus-in-oil-spiced-piquant-recall-misbranded-product · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2137-2017
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“Malgor Cedeira Octopus in Oil Spiced Piquant Recall: Misbranded Product.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21888-malgor-cedeira-octopus-in-oil-spiced-piquant-recall-misbranded-product. Based on FDA recall #F-2137-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2137-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product is labeled as octopus but contains jumbo squid (Dosidicus Gigas), a different species. This mislabeling is a violation of food labeling laws and could lead to confusion about the product's actual contents.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Malgor's Cede:ira Octopus in Oil Spiced Piquant (4.4oz) from a retailer. People who rely on accurate food labeling for dietary needs or allergies may be most affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Cedeira Octopus in Oil Spiced Piquant' and net weight 4.4oz (125g) on the label. The product code is OL21715.
- Brand
Malgor- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the product name 'Cedeira Octopus in Oil Spiced Piquant' and net weight 4.4oz (125g) on the label.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The product is misbranded as octopus but contains jumbo squid (Dosidicus Gigas), which is a different species. FDA informed Malgor of this issue, leading to a voluntary recall.
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the product label for the name 'Cedeira Octopus in Oil Spiced Piquant' and net weight 4.4oz (125g). If you have it, you may want to contact Malgor for more information.
Is there a risk of injury from this product?
No, this recall is for mislabeling, not a safety hazard. The product itself is safe but incorrectly labeled.
Contact Malgor
We’ve drafted a message you can send Malgor to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2137-2017 — Malgor Malgor Hello, I own a Malgor that is covered by recall F-2137-2017 from Malgor. 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-2137-2017 (April 5, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2137-2017 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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