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FDA recalls · F-0004-2017

Ballester Hermanos, Inc. recall

  • FoodProduct 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".
  • ReasonProduct label states name and ingredients as Octopus and real content is Squid.
  • ClassClass II: the food could cause temporary or treatable health problems
  • StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2017-07-03
  • DatesFirm started it 2016-05-12. In FDA's enforcement report 2016-10-12.
  • Sold inPuerto Rico only.
  • Amount145 CASES
  • CodesUnknown
  • FirmBallester Hermanos, Inc., Catano, PR · Voluntary: Firm initiated

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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-0004-2017. Class meanings: FDA.