Overview
- The recall was initiated by Pacific Coast Producers on Oct. 1, 2026 and covers one lot of 15-ounce Great Value Fruit Cocktail with UPC 078742369570, Lot 6FCB 04 C2263 and best‑by SEP 01 2027.
- The FDA’s enforcement report, published Oct. 20, 2026, classed the action as Class II, meaning exposure could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects.
- Pacific Coast Producers is recalling 1,836 cases — 24 cans per case — for a total of 44,064 cans that were distributed to Walmart stores in Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wyoming.
- Authorities report no confirmed illnesses linked to the product, but public-health experts and the CDC say any lead exposure can harm adults and children, with children at greater risk of lasting developmental damage.
- Coverage has noted a delay between the Oct. 1 recall initiation and broader public reporting in the FDA enforcement report on Oct. 20 and media stories on Oct. 27, which may prompt scrutiny of how the recall was communicated to consumers.