Pacific Coast Producers is recalling 1,836 cases, about 44,000 cans, of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate made by Pacific Coast Producers. The FDA says the product may contain lead at higher-than-acceptable levels. The company started the recall on Oct. 1, and the FDA classified it Class II on Oct. 20. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the coverage reviewed.
What's Being Recalled?
The recalled item is the 15-ounce can of Great Value Fruit Cocktail, sold by Walmart. Each case holds 24 cans. The FDA enforcement report lists distribution to Walmart stores in Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wyoming. Sale dates and price were not provided. The recall does not extend to other production lots or other Great Value products. The affected product and lot code is:
- Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate, 15 oz can, UPC 078742369570, Lot 6FCB 04 C2263, Best by Sept. 1, 2027 (printed as SEP 01 2027), Recall number H-0167-2027
Why Was This Product Recalled?
The FDA lists the reason as potential contamination with elevated levels of lead. Class II means exposure could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, with a remote probability of serious ones. The FDA says there is no safe level of lead, and children face a higher risk of neurological problems such as learning disabilities and behavioral difficulties.
What Should You Do?
Check your pantry for 15-ounce cans with the lot code and UPC above. Do not eat them. The source does not give refund or return instructions or company contact details. Anyone with questions about lead exposure should talk with a healthcare provider. Because the recall began in early October, the product is likely no longer available for purchase, though the FDA has not said whether it reached store shelves. This is a recall update of sorts for shoppers: the same manufacturer had a separate lead recall in September 2025, but that involved different lots.
Source:https://www.allrecipes.com/walmart-fruit-cocktail-recall-lead-oct-2026-12186591
