Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. recalls Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Pulpo a la Marinera, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA
Goya recalls 4oz pickled octopus sauce from Spain due to squid instead of octopus. Consumers should check product labels for the recall lots.
Lower-risk recall
Product label states name and ingredients as octopus and real content is squid.
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What happened, in plain English
Goya is recalling pickled octopus sauce from Spain because the product contains squid instead of oct: the label says octopus but the actual content is squid. This is a labeling issue that could mislead consumers about the product's true ingredients. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22131-goya-octopus-in-pickled-sauce-recall-product-contains-squid-instead.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22131-goya-octopus-in-pickled-sauce-recall-product-contains-squid-instead · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2164-2017
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“Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce Recall: Product Contains Squid Instead of Octopus.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22131-goya-octopus-in-pickled-sauce-recall-product-contains-squid-instead. Based on FDA recall #F-2164-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2164-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product label states it contains octopus, but the actual product contains squid. This mislabeling could lead consumers to believe they are eating octopus when they are actually eating squid, which may affect dietary restrictions or preferences.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Pulpo a la Marinera, 4 oz. (113g) from Spain. People who are most at risk are those who rely on accurate ingredient labeling for dietary needs.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Pulpo a la Marinera', 4 oz. (113g), from Spain. Look for lot numbers LGOBA31154 or LGOBA51153 manufactured on 7/30/15 or 12/16/15.
- Brand
Goya- Category
Food
All 5 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, Dominican Republic, US Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Vincent, and Curacao
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-2161-2017 | Goya Octopus in Garlic Sauce, Pulpo al Ajillo, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.; Lots: LGOFA43153, LGOFA44151, and LGOFA03163 Manufactured: 10/21/15, 10/26/15 and 1/13/16 | 1325 cases |
| F-2162-2017 | Goya Octopus in Olive Oil, Pulpo en Aceite de Oliva, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.; Lots: LGOSO38151 Manufactured: 9/14/2015 | 550 cases |
| F-2163-2017 | Goya Octopus in Hot Sauce, Pulpo en Salsa Picante, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.; Lots: LGOJA33153, LGOJA02163 Manufactured: 8/12/15 and 1/13/16 | 515 cases |
| F-2164-2017 | Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Pulpo a la Marinera, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.; Lots: LGOBA31154, LGOBA51153 Manufactured: 7/30/15 and 12/16/15 | 800 cases |
| F-2165-2017 | Goya Octopus in Vegetable Oil, Pulpo en Aceite Vegetal, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.; Lots: LGOSA20151, LGOSA245154, LGOSA04165 Manufactured: 5/11/15, 11/5/15, 1/22/16 | 1551 cases |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the product name and lot numbers to confirm if it's in the recall range.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The product is safe to eat but mislabeled as octopus when it contains squid. There is no health risk from consuming it, but the labeling issue may affect dietary needs.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not require action for consumers. Check the product label for the recall lot numbers to confirm if it's affected.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Look for the product name 'Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Pulpo a la Marinera', 4 oz. (113g), from Spain with lot numbers LGOBA31154 or LGOBA51153 manufactured on 7/30/15 or 12/16/15.
Contact Goya
We’ve drafted a message you can send Goya to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2164-2017 — Goya Goya Hello, I own a Goya that is covered by recall F-2164-2017 from Goya. 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-2164-2017 (March 3, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2164-2017 to see it in context.
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