Ballester Hermanos recalls 4.25oz and 8.25oz canned seafood products labeled as octopus but containing squid. Consumers should check labels for mislabeling.
Product label states name and ingredients as Octopus and real content is Squid.
Ballester Hermanos is recalling canned seafood products that are labeled as octopus but actually contain squid. This mislabeling could lead to confusion about the product's actual content.
The product is mislabeled as octopus but contains squid instead. This could cause confusion for consumers who need to know the actual content of the product, especially those with specific dietary requirements or allergies.
Consumers who purchased the recalled cans of seafood labeled as octopus but containing squid. Those who are most at risk are people who rely on accurate product labeling for dietary needs.
Check for cans labeled with 'Coloso***PULPO EN ACEITE' or similar Spanish text indicating octopus in oil. The product is sold in 4 1/4 oz and 8 1/4 oz cans.
Look for the label reading 'Coloso***PULPO EN ACEITE***OCTOPUS IN OIL' on the can.
The product is safe to eat but mislabeled as octopus when it contains squid. The actual content is not harmful, but the mislabeling could cause confusion.
Check for cans labeled with 'Coloso***PULPO EN ACEITE' or similar Spanish text indicating octopus in oil. The product is sold in 4 1/4 oz and 8 1/4 oz cans.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the label for mislabeling.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ballester Hermanos to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0001-2017 — Ballester Hermanos Ballester Hermanos Hello, I own a Ballester Hermanos that is covered by recall F-0001-2017 from Ballester Hermanos. 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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