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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages

Central Seafoods IQF Whole Octopus Recalled for Possible Salmonella

Agency Publication Date: September 26, 2023
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Summary

CenSea Inc is recalling 281 cases of Central Seafoods brand IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) whole octopus because the product tested positive for Salmonella. The recall involves 30-pound cases of whole octopus in three different size ranges, identified by lot number 22306314. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this product. Consumers who purchased the affected octopus should return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it immediately.

Risk

The product may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, elderly individuals, or people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can include fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled products are 30-pound cases of Central Seafoods IQF Whole Octopus with lot number 22306314.
  2. Check your packaging for item codes and GTIN numbers which vary by the size of the octopus: 2-4 pound (Item 10400, GTIN 10070041200070), 4-6 pound (Item 10432, GTIN 10070041200087), or 6-8 pound (Item 10460, GTIN 10070041200094).
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact CenSea Inc for further instructions.
  4. For additional questions, call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Central Seafoods IQF Whole Octopus (30# case)
Variants: 2-4 pound size
Item Code:
10400
Lot Numbers:
22306314
GTIN:
10070041200070

Quantity affected: 281 cases

Product: Central Seafoods IQF Whole Octopus (30# case)
Variants: 4-6 pound size
Item Code:
10432
Lot Numbers:
22306314
GTIN:
10070041200087

Quantity affected: 281 cases

Product: Central Seafoods IQF Whole Octopus (30# case)
Variants: 6-8 pound size
Item Code:
10460
Lot Numbers:
22306314
GTIN:
10070041200094

Quantity affected: 281 cases

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 92995
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: CenSea Inc
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 281 cases
Distributed To: Ohio, Florida, Georgia, Illinois

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