Ballester Hermanos recalls 4.25oz and 8.25oz canned seafood products labeled as octopus but containing squid. This mislabeling may cause confusion about product content.
Product label states name and ingredients as Octopus and real content is Squid.
Ballester Hermanos is recalling canned seafood products labeled as octopus but actually containing squid. This mislabeling could lead to confusion about what's in the product, though it doesn't pose a safety risk.
The product is mislabeled as octopus but contains squid instead. This could cause confusion for consumers who need to know the actual seafood type for dietary or health reasons. However, the mislabeling does not pose a safety hazard.
Consumers who purchased the recalled cans of 4.25oz and 8.25oz seafood in Spanish. People who are most at risk are those who rely on accurate product labeling for dietary needs.
Look for cans labeled with 'Coloso***PULPO EN ACEITE PICANTE***OCTOPUS IN HOT OIL' and manufactured in Spain. The cans are sold in 4.25oz and 8.25oz sizes.
Verify the label reads 'Coloso***PULPO EN ACEITE PICANTE***OCTOPUS IN HOT OIL' and is manufactured in Spain.
Yes, the product is safe to eat but it is mislabeled as octopus when it contains squid.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the label.
The product was recalled because it is mislabeled as octopus but actually contains squid.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ballester Hermanos to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0003-2017 — Ballester Hermanos Ballester Hermanos Hello, I own a Ballester Hermanos that is covered by recall F-0003-2017 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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