If you have canned fruit from Walmart in your pantry, you may want to check the label before opening it.
More than 44,000 cans of Walmart’s Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice From Concentrate have been recalled over concerns that the product may contain elevated levels of lead, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The voluntary recall, initiated by manufacturer Pacific Coast Producers on Oct. 1, affects 44,064 cans of the fruit cocktail. On Oct. 20, the FDA classified the recall as Class II, meaning exposure to the affected product could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, although the likelihood of serious health consequences is considered remote.
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The recalled fruit cocktail was distributed to Walmart stores in seven states: Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wyoming.
How to Tell if Your Great Value Fruit Cocktail Is Recalled
The recall involves 15-ounce cans of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice From Concentrate with the following identifying information:
Product: Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice From Concentrate Size: 15 ounces UPC: 078742369570 Lot code: 6FCB 04 C2263 Best-if-used-by SEP 01 2027A total of 1,836 cases, each containing 24 cans, are included in the recall.
Consumers who purchased the product should check the identifying information on their cans to determine whether they are affected.
What Should You Do if You Have the Recalled Fruit Cocktail?
Consumers should not eat fruit cocktail included in the recall. Anyone who has an affected can should dispose of it or contact Walmart about return and refund options.
Lead exposure can pose health risks, particularly for young children. According to the FDA, there is no known safe level of lead exposure, and the agency monitors lead levels in food because of the potential health consequences.
Anyone concerned about possible lead exposure, especially involving a child, should contact a healthcare provider for guidance.
The recall applies to the specific Great Value fruit cocktail cans identified above, not the brand’s entire canned fruit selection.
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