One lot of Walmart’s Great Value fruit cocktail was recalled for possible lead, and the identifiers are specific enough to check in seconds.
At a Glance
- Pacific Coast Producers started the recall on October 1, 2026.
- 44,064 cans in 1,836 cases went to seven states.
- Look for 15-ounce cans, UPC 078742369570, lot 6FCB 04 C2263, best by 9/1/2027.
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified it as Class II on October 20.
What Was Recalled, Where It Went, And Why It Matters
Pacific Coast Producers, a California canner, voluntarily recalled a specific lot of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate on October 1, 2026, due to potential elevated lead levels. The recall covers 1,836 cases, each with 24 cans, for a total of 44,064 cans distributed to Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wyoming. The targeted scope and firm dates help shoppers act fast without guessing or panicking about unrelated products.
Shoppers can spot the affected product by four clear markers: a 15-ounce can size, the Great Value label, a Universal Product Code of 078742369570, and the distinct lot code 6FCB 04 C2263. The best-if-used-by date reads September 1, 2027. That level of detail is uncommon in rumor-driven posts and is the difference between a safe pantry sweep and needless waste. Keep the can if you need a refund, but do not eat it.
What Class II Means For Risk And Action
The FDA labeled the event a Class II recall on October 20, which signals a chance of temporary or medically reversible health effects, with a remote chance of serious harm. That classification guides urgency without lighting a wildfire of fear. The reports do not list measured lead levels, lab methods, or confirmed illnesses tied to this lot, which is common in early recalls focused on prevention rather than proof of harm. The smart play is simple: check, isolate, and return.
Lead exposure is most serious for infants, children, and pregnant women. No amount of lead is good, but dose and duration shape risk. One can is not the same as daily exposure. That nuance matters for families deciding next steps. When a brand-owner product bears a recall, shoppers often blame the store. In this case, the manufacturer initiated the action, while the product carried Walmart’s house label. That is how private-label supply chains work in the United States.
How To Respond Today Without Overreacting Tomorrow
Start with your pantry. Pull any Great Value fruit cocktail cans. Check the four identifiers: 15-ounce size, UPC 078742369570, lot 6FCB 04 C2263, and best-if-used-by September 1, 2027. If it matches, set it aside and seek a refund or guidance from the store. If it does not match, you can move on with confidence. Do not open or taste from suspect cans. Keep the product intact; stores process returns faster with the original packaging.
Check the bottom of your fruit cocktail can. One lot of Walmart's Great Value fruit cocktail is recalled for lead, and the lot code is 6FCB 04 C2263.
44,064 cans, 1,836 cases, 15-ounce cans of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate. Pacific Coast Producers…
— LabTested (@labtestedco) October 23, 2026
Lead-linked recalls have touched other foods and even cookware in recent years, which points to multiple pressure points in supply chains, from ingredients to packaging. That wider pattern does not mean canned fruit is unsafe as a category; it means companies and regulators are casting a tighter net to catch problems earlier. That approach aligns with common sense and conservative values: fix the specific lot, keep commerce moving, and give consumers clear facts to act on quickly.
Sources:
washingtontimes.com, people.com, morningstar.com
