Walmart’s Latest Fruit Recall: What Alabama Shoppers Need to Know

Walmart shoppers may want to take a closer look inside their pantries after a recent food recall involving more than 44,000 cans of Great Value fruit cocktail.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the recall as a Class II recall because of concerns that the canned fruit could contain elevated levels of lead.

The recall involves Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate, manufactured by Pacific Coast Producers and distributed by Walmart.

The recall affects approximately 44,064 cans of fruit cocktail, packaged in 15-ounce containers.

Consumers should look for the following identifying information:

• Brand: Great Value
• Product: Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate
• Can size: 15 ounces
• UPC: 078742369570
• Lot number: 6FCB 04 C2263
• Best-if-used-by date: September 1, 2027

The affected products were distributed to Walmart stores in seven states:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Louisiana
• New Mexico
• Pennsylvania
• Washington
• Wyoming

Alabama shoppers are among those who should check their pantries.

According to the FDA, the concern involves potentially elevated levels of lead in the product.

Lead is a toxic metal that can affect several systems in the human body. Children and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to its harmful effects.

Exposure to lead can affect brain development, learning abilities, and other important bodily functions.

The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall. This means exposure could potentially cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, although serious health consequences are considered unlikely.

The FDA also emphasizes that no level of lead exposure is known to be safe.

Anyone who has purchased the affected fruit cocktail should check the can’s UPC, lot number, and expiration information.

If the product matches the recalled identification information, consumers should not eat it.

The safest course is to dispose of the product or contact Walmart regarding return and refund options.

Consumers with concerns about possible lead exposure should consult a healthcare professional.

Food recalls are an important reminder that consumers should pay attention to product announcements, even when purchasing familiar brands.

Walmart carries millions of products, and recalls can involve everything from fresh produce to canned goods and frozen foods.

Taking a few minutes to check your pantry could help protect you and your family.