CLASS II Food recall · Reported 10 May 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Goya Octopus in Hot Sauce, Pulpo en Salsa Picante recalled
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico is recalling Goya Octopus in Hot Sauce, Pulpo en Salsa Picante, distributed in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated on 3 Mar 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2163-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76623
- Recalling firm
- Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico, Bayamon, PR
- Brand
- Goya Octopus
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Mar 2017
- FDA classified
- 28 Apr 2017
- Reported
- 10 May 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Dips & Spreads
Timeline
| 3 Mar 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Apr 2017 | Classified by FDA | +56 days |
| 10 May 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product label states name and ingredients as octopus and real content is squid.
Product as listed by the FDA
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.
Where it was distributed
Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, US Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Vincent, and Curacao
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product label states name and ingredients as octopus and real content is squid.
Which lots are affected?
Lots: LGOJA33153, LGOJA02163 Manufactured: 8/12/15 and 1/13/16
Where was it sold?
Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, US Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Vincent, and Curacao
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
4 other products · FDA event 76623This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Pulpo a la Marinera recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Pulpo a la Marinera recalledGoya Octopus | Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico | Other | PR | |
| CLASS II | Goya Octopus in Vegetable Oil, Pulpo en Aceite Vegetal recalledGoya Octopus | Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico | Other | PR | |
| CLASS II | Goya Octopus in Garlic Sauce, Pulpo al Ajillo recalledGoya Octopus | Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico | Other | PR | |
| CLASS II | Goya Octopus in Olive Oil, Pulpo en Aceite de Oliva recalledGoya Octopus | Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico | Other | PR |
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