On October 1, 2026, Pacific Coast Producers initiated a voluntary recall of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate due to potential contamination with elevated levels of lead.
The recall affects 15-ounce cans distributed by Walmart in seven states: Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wyoming. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 1,836 cases containing 24 cans each are included in the recall. The FDA classified the recall as Class II on October 20, 2026.
Why Is This a Concern?
There is no safe level of lead. Children under six years old are especially vulnerable because their brains and bodies are still developing. Lead exposure can affect their growth, learning, and behavior.
Many children exposed to lead may not look, act, or feel sick, and some health effects may not become noticeable until later in life. A blood lead test is the best way to find out if a child has been exposed to lead.
How to Identify the Recalled Product
The FDA identifies the recalled product using the following information:
- Product: Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate
- Size: 15 oz (425 g)
- UPC: 078742369570
- Lot Code: 6FCB 04 C2263
- Best If Used By: September 1, 2027
What Should You Do?
- STOP using the recalled product immediately.
- Return the recalled product to Walmart.
- Tell others: Share this recall information with family, friends, colleagues, and community partners.
- Contact your healthcare provider if you are concerned about potential lead exposure. Ask whether your child should be tested for lead exposure.
Read the full FDA enforcement report here: