More Than 44,000 Cans of Walmart’s Great Value Fruit Cocktail Recalled Over Possible Lead Contamination
The FDA has classified Pacific Coast Producers’ voluntary recall of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate as Class II, covering 1,836 cases distributed to Walmart stores in seven states, according to the FDA’s enforcement report. Only 15-ounce cans bearing lot code 6FCB 04 C2263 and a September 1, 2027 best-by date are affected.
What we know / What we don’t know
What we know:
- The FDA’s enforcement report (Recall Number H-0167-2027, Event ID 100125) confirms Pacific Coast Producers recalled 1,836 cases — 24 cans each, 44,064 cans total — of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate for possible elevated lead contamination.
- The recall was initiated by the company on October 1, 2026, and the FDA classified it as Class II on October 20, 2026.
- Affected cans are 15 oz (425g), UPC 078742369570, lot code 6FCB 04 C2263, “Best if Used By SEP 01 2027.”
- The cans went to Walmart stores in seven states: Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wyoming. No other lots or Great Value products are included.
- Class II means the FDA determined use of or exposure to the product “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” as reported by USA Today from the FDA notice.
What we don’t know:
- Whether any of the affected cans reached store shelves or were purchased — the FDA record does not disclose that, and one outlet notes the product was not listed on Walmart’s corporate recall page at press time (The Healthy, October 21).
- Whether any illnesses or adverse events have been reported — none are stated in the FDA record or in the coverage reviewed.
- How the possible contamination occurred — the FDA record states the hazard, not the cause.
Key facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Product | Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate |
| Size | 15 oz (425 g) can |
| UPC | 078742369570 |
| Lot code | 6FCB 04 C2263 |
| Best if used by | SEP 01 2027 |
| Quantity | 1,836 cases (24 cans/case) = 44,064 cans |
| Recalling firm | Pacific Coast Producers, 631 N Cluff Ave, Lodi, CA |
| Distributed by | Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR |
| States | AL, AZ, LA, NM, PA, WA, WY |
| Recall initiated | October 1, 2026 |
| FDA classification | Class II — October 20, 2026 |
| Recall number | H-0167-2027 (Event ID 100125) |
| FDA status | Ongoing |
Background
Great Value is Walmart’s flagship store brand, and canned fruit cocktail is one of the classic pantry staples — cheap, shelf-stable for years, and frequently bought for school lunches and family kitchens. That long shelf life is exactly why this recall matters: a can stamped with a September 2027 date could sit in a pantry for months before anyone notices the lot code.
The recall was initiated voluntarily by Pacific Coast Producers, the California-based cooperative that makes the product, and it now carries an official Class II classification from the FDA. Lead contamination is the specific hazard: reporting on the recall notes that there is no safe level of lead exposure, and that children face the highest risk — the FDA has previously said lead consumption can increase children’s risk of neurological problems, including learning disabilities and behavioral difficulties (as reported by Allrecipes from the FDA’s guidance).
The timing also fits a pattern. Reporting on the recall (NEXSTAR via Louisiana First News) notes that just weeks earlier, multiple varieties of frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s stores across 33 states were recalled over possible E. coli contamination. Recalls of this kind have become a recurring consumer-safety story this month — including Daily Trend USA’s own coverage of the Virginia oyster salmonella recall.
Timeline
- October 1, 2026 — Pacific Coast Producers initiates the voluntary recall of the affected fruit cocktail lot.
- October 20, 2026 — The FDA’s center classifies the event as a Class II recall (Event ID 100125).
- October 21–22, 2026 — National coverage: USA Today, Dow Jones Newswires (via Morningstar), EatingWell, Allrecipes, and The Healthy all report the recall with identical product details, and the story enters Google Trends’ daily US search trends.
Verified details
The central facts are verified by the FDA’s own enforcement report — the primary source — which we read directly in the FDA’s recall database (search the database at accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm for Recall Number H-0167-2027). The product description reads verbatim: “Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate NET WT 15 OZ (425g) DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 UPC: 078742369570.” The code information reads verbatim: “Lot: 6FCB 04 C2263 BEST IF USED BY: SEP 01 2027.” The quantity reads verbatim: “1,836 cases (24 units/case).” The distribution pattern reads verbatim: “Domestic: AL, AZ, LA, NM, PA, WA, WY. Foreign: Not applicable.”
Independent secondary sources agree on every number, with zero conflicts: USA Today reported the recall from the FDA notice on October 22; Dow Jones Newswires reported the same UPC, states, and manufacturer the same day; EatingWell and Allrecipes published the same identification codes within hours of each other. A corrections/withdrawals search found none — no source has revised these details.
One consistent caveat across the coverage: because Pacific Coast Producers initiated the recall at the start of October, the affected cans are likely no longer on store shelves (NEXSTAR; Allrecipes). But pantry checks still matter, because cans already bought can linger for a year or more.
Why it matters
A 44,000-can recall is mid-sized by FDA standards, but three factors give it real consumer weight. First, it involves Walmart’s own store brand — shoppers who buy Great Value assume the retailer’s own quality controls. Second, the hazard is lead, a contaminant with no safe exposure level, in a product often eaten by children. Third, the 2027 best-by date means these cans were built for long pantry stays; anyone who bought them in September may still have them today.
What to do if you have a can
Check your pantry for a 15-ounce can of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate, and compare all three codes: UPC 078742369570, lot code 6FCB 04 C2263, and the best-by date SEP 01 2027. If all three match, do not eat it. Coverage of the recall advises checking the lot and date codes on the can and not consuming the product if they match (NEXSTAR; Allrecipes). As of press time, the product was not listed on Walmart’s corporate recall page (The Healthy), so if you bought matching cans, check with the store or your local Walmart. Anyone concerned about possible lead exposure should speak with a healthcare provider.
What happens next
The FDA lists the recall status as ongoing. That means the record can still be updated — with expanded lot codes, additional details, or a close-out — so it is worth checking the FDA enforcement report (Recall Number H-0167-2027) rather than relying on a single news article. Daily Trend USA will update this story at the same URL if the recall expands or the FDA posts new information.
By the Daily Trend USA Newsroom. Published October 22, 2026. Verification: FDA enforcement report (Recall Number H-0167-2027, Event ID 100125), read directly in the FDA recall database; corroborated by USA Today and Dow Jones Newswires via Morningstar.
