CLASS II Food recall · Reported 16 Aug 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Isabel, Octopus in garlic sauce, Pulpo al ajillo recalled

Isabel North America is recalling Isabel, Octopus in garlic sauce, Pulpo al ajillo. The recall was initiated on 6 Jul 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot No. L15335, L15082, L15322, L16036, L16036, L16056, L-16-265, L-16-266, L16266A, L16322C, L16323C

Quantity recalled5,397 Cases (each case has 24 cans (4oz each))

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-3359-2017
FDA event ID: 77716
Recalling firm: Isabel North America, Miami, FL
Brand: Isabel
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 6 Jul 2017
FDA classified: 8 Aug 2017
Reported: 16 Aug 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

6 Jul 2017	Recall initiated by company
8 Aug 2017	Classified by FDA	+33 days
16 Aug 2017	Published in enforcement report	+8 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 Octopus and real content is Squid.

Product as listed by the FDA

ISABEL, Octopus in garlic sauce, Pulpo al ajillo, Net wt - Peso Neto 4 oz(115g)

Where it was distributed

Domestic Distribution Only

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product label states Octopus and real content is Squid.

Which lots are affected?

Lot No. L15335, L15082, L15322, L16036, L16036, L16056, L-16-265, L-16-266, L16266A, L16322C, L16323C

Where was it sold?

Domestic Distribution Only

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

2 other products · FDA event 77716

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Isabel, Octopus in vegetable oil, Pulpo en aceite vegetal recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
16 Aug 2017	CLASS II	Isabel, Octopus in vegetable oil, Pulpo en aceite vegetal recalledIsabel	Isabel North America	Other	FL
16 Aug 2017	CLASS II	Isabel, Octopus in marinera sauce, Pulpo en salsa marinera recalledIsabel	Isabel North America	Other	FL

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