Great Value Fruit Cocktail Recall: Lead in Walmart Cans

TL;DR: On October 20, 2026, FDA classified as Class II the voluntary recall of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate, 15 oz (425g) cans, which Pacific Coast Producers initiated on October 1, 2026 over potential elevated levels of lead.

Key takeaways

• Recalled product: Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate, 15 oz (425g), lot 6FCB 04 C2263, best if used by SEP 01 2027, UPC 078742369570, recall number H-0167-2027, as listed in FDA Enforcement Report Event ID 100125.
• Pacific Coast Producers initiated the voluntary recall on October 1, 2026. FDA classified it Class II on October 20, 2026.
• The recall covers 1,836 cases of 24 units (44,064 cans) distributed to AL, AZ, LA, NM, PA, WA, and WY.
• FDA says lead can affect people of any age, the very young are particularly vulnerable, and a test detecting lead does not necessarily mean the food should be avoided.

What happened: Pacific Coast Producers recalls Great Value Fruit Cocktail for lead

Pacific Coast Producers, of 631 N Cluff Ave, Lodi, California, initiated a voluntary recall of Great Value Fruit Cocktail because of potential contamination with elevated levels of lead. The recall was initiated on October 1, 2026, and FDA's Enforcement Report lists it under Event ID 100125.

The FDA record describes the product as Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate, NET WT 15 OZ (425g), distributed by Walmart Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas. WBRZ reported on October 22, 2026 that about 44,000 cans were recalled over possible lead contamination.

The FDA record states 'Press Release Not Issued For This Recall.' Neither the FDA record nor the WBRZ report includes a statement from Walmart or Pacific Coast Producers about the recall.

What changed: Recall H-0167-2027 classified Class II on October 20, 2026

FDA assigned recall H-0167-2027 to Class II on October 20, 2026, after the firm initiated the recall on October 1, 2026. The FDA Enforcement Report lists the recall status as ongoing.

FDA defines a Class II recall as a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. That classification describes the agency's risk assessment for the recall. It is not a finding that any person became ill.

The classification does not reveal how much lead is in these cans. The measured lead level, in parts per billion, was not disclosed, and the sources do not say how the lead was detected, whether by FDA or state sampling or by company testing.

Who is affected: lot 6FCB 04 C2263, UPC 078742369570, and seven states

The recall covers one lot, 6FCB 04 C2263, of 15 oz cans with UPC 078742369570, distributed to seven states (AL, AZ, LA, NM, PA, WA, WY). The FDA record lists the distribution pattern as domestic, to Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wyoming.

FDA lists the quantity as 1,836 cases with 24 units per case. Multiplying those figures (1,836 x 24) gives 44,064 cans, which matches the roughly 44,000 cans WBRZ reported.

A can with a different lot code, a different best-if-used-by date, or a different UPC is not named in this FDA record. That does not confirm it is safe, but it does mean the recall details in this article do not describe it.

The sources do not say which Walmart store locations within the seven states received this lot. They also do not say whether any other lots or other Great Value products are affected beyond lot 6FCB 04 C2263.

Which Great Value fruit cocktail is recalled? Lot, UPC, and best-if-used-by date

Only the 15 oz (425g) can with lot 6FCB 04 C2263 and best if used by SEP 01 2027 is named in FDA Enforcement Report Event ID 100125. The recall number H-0167-2027 appears in the same FDA record. Match every detail below against the can before drawing conclusions.

• Product: Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate
• Net weight: NET WT 15 OZ (425g)
• Lot: 6FCB 04 C2263
• Best if used by: SEP 01 2027
• UPC: 078742369570
• Recall number: H-0167-2027
• Distributor listed: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716

The WBRZ report describes 15-ounce cans with the same lot code and best-if-used-by date. The sources do not say where on the can the lot code and date are printed, so check the full can carefully.

Is Great Value fruit cocktail lot 6FCB 04 C2263 safe for kids?

The FDA record does not say: the measured lead level in lot 6FCB 04 C2263 was not disclosed, and the recall is classified Class II. FDA says lead is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status, and the very young are particularly vulnerable. The agency's lead guidance also says the most serious effects of lead exposure can occur during times of active brain development.

FDA also says that testing results that detect lead do not necessarily mean the food should be avoided. That statement is FDA's general guidance on lead in food and does not describe the measured level in this recall, which was not disclosed.

Neither the FDA record nor the WBRZ report mentions any illness or elevated blood-lead reports linked to this lot. The available material cannot establish whether any child was exposed to lead from these cans, how much, or what effect it had on an individual.

What it means for shoppers: how to check your can and what to do with it

Check 3 codes on the can against the FDA record: lot 6FCB 04 C2263, best-if-used-by SEP 01 2027, and UPC 078742369570. A match on all three is the only way to confirm the can falls within this recall's listed details.

• Look for the product name Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate and the 15 oz (425g) net weight.
• Compare the lot code 6FCB 04 C2263 and the best-if-used-by date SEP 01 2027.
• Compare the UPC 078742369570.
• Note that the Nutrition Facts panel shows serving size and nutrient information, but it does not show lead levels.

The FDA record does not include refund or return instructions. If you have a matching can, contact the store where it was bought for guidance, since no retailer notice is named in the FDA record.

Label reading alone cannot tell you the lead content of a can. Keep the lot details handy when you contact the retailer or look up the FDA entry.

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What to watch next: recall status and any added lots

The next checkpoint is whether FDA changes the status of recall H-0167-2027 from ongoing. The FDA record names a single lot, so any added lots or products would have to appear in a new or updated Enforcement Report entry.

Recall status can change, as with other recent recalls covered on Aurascan, including our report on Are Trader Joe's Chicken Wraps Recalled? Pulled After E. coli Link. Watch the FDA Enforcement Report entry for H-0167-2027 for any updates.