Pacific Coast Producers Recalls Great Value Fruit Cocktail Over Lead Risk

A potential health hazard has prompted a recall of over 44,000 cans of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice sold at Walmart. The move follows the discovery of elevated lead levels within the product, which was distributed across seven states including Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wyoming.

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Pacific Coast Producers, the Lodi, California-based cooperative behind the recall, confirmed that the affected items carry the UPC number 078742369570. Beyond its private-label production for retailers, the cooperative is a major supplier of canned fruits and tomatoes, maintaining a portfolio that includes the Del Monte and S&W brands. Customers holding the specific cans are advised to check the product labeling against the identified UPC code to verify if their purchase is part of the affected batch.

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