Ballester Hermanos, Inc.: Food Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: F-0003-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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".

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 12, 2016

Date Posted: October 12, 2016

Recall Number: F-0003-2017

Event ID: 74177

Reason for Recall:

Product label states name and ingredients as Octopus and real content is Squid.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 166 CASES

Code Information:

Unknown

Distribution Pattern:

Puerto Rico only.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated