Coloso Foods Recalls Canned Octopus Due to Labeling Error
Coloso Foods recalls canned 'Pulpo en Aceite' because labels say Octopus but contain Squid. Check your cans for correct labeling.
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Product label states name and ingredients as Octopus and real content is Squid.
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What happened, in plain English
Coloso Foods, Inc. is recalling canned seafood products because the label incorrectly identifies the contents as octopus when they are actually squid. The affected items are sold in Puerto Rico only. The record does not specify a remedy or deadline for consumers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/24418-coloso-foods-recalls-canned-octopus-due-to-labeling-error.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/24418-coloso-foods-recalls-canned-octopus-due-to-labeling-error · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0001-2017
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“Coloso Foods Recalls Canned Octopus Due to Labeling Error.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/24418-coloso-foods-recalls-canned-octopus-due-to-labeling-error. Based on FDA recall #F-0001-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0001-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The primary issue is mislabeling: the label states the content is Octopus, but the actual content is Squid. This poses a potential health risk to individuals who are allergic to squid and might unknowingly consume it due to the incorrect ingredient listing.
Who’s affected
Consumers in Puerto Rico who purchased canned 'Pulpo en Aceite' (Octopus in Oil) from Mercado Central Puerto Nuevo, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Individuals with allergies to squid may be at risk if they consume the product believing it is octopus.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for cans with net weights of 4 1/4 oz (111g) or 8 1/4 oz (220g). The label reads in part: "Coloso***PULPO EN ACEITE***OCTOPUS IN OIL***NET WEIGHT ***Fabricado en España (Manufactured in Spain)***Packed by: POYO PONTEVEDRA SPAIN***PACKED FOR COLOSO FOODS, INC.*** MERCADO CENTRAL PUERTO NUEVO SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO".
- Brand
Coloso Foods- Category
Food
All 4 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-0001-2017 | Product in cans of 4 1/4 oz (111g) and 8 1/4 oz (220g) net weight. Label reading in part as: "Coloso***PULPO EN ACEITE***OCTOPUS IN OIL***NET WEIGHT ***Fabricado en Espa¿a (Manufactured in Spain)***Packed by: POYO PONTEVEDRA SPAIN***PACKED FOR COLOSO FOODS, INC.*** MERCADO CENTRAL PUERTO NUEVO SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO".; Unknown | 5,286 CASES |
| F-0002-2017 | Product in cans of 4 1/4 oz and 8 1/4 oz net weight. Label reading in part as: "Coloso***PULPO AL AJILLO***OCTOPUS WITH GARLIC FLAVOR***NET WEIGHT ***Fabricado en Espa¿a (Manufactured in Spain)***Packed by: POYO PONTEVEDRA SPAIN***PACKED FOR COLOSO FOODS, INC.*** MERCADO CENTRAL PUERTO NUEVO SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO".; Unknown | 495 CASES |
| F-0003-2017 | Product in cans of 4 1/4 oz and 8 1/4 oz net weight. Label reading in part as: "Coloso***PULPO EN ACEITE PICANTE***OCTOPUS IN HOT OIL***NET WEIGHT ***Fabricado en Espa¿a (Manufactured in Spain)***Packed by: POYO PONTEVEDRA SPAIN***PACKED FOR COLOSO FOODS, INC.*** MERCADO CENTRAL PUERTO NUEVO SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO".; Unknown | 166 CASES |
| F-0004-2017 | Product in cans of 4 1/4 oz and 8 1/4 oz net weight. Label reading in part as: "Coloso***PULPO EN SALSA MARINERA***OCTOPUS IN PICKLED SAUCE***NET WEIGHT ***Fabricado en Espa¿a (Manufactured in Spain)***Packed by: POYO PONTEVEDRA SPAIN***PACKED FOR COLOSO FOODS, INC.*** MERCADO CENTRAL PUERTO NUEVO SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO".; Unknown | 145 CASES |
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Puerto Rico.
FDA distribution: “Puerto Rico only.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Puerto Rico.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 14 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.
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Where were these products sold?
The distribution pattern was Puerto Rico only.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0001-2017 (May 12, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0001-2017 to see it in context.
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