Canned fruit sold at Walmart recalled in several states

(Gray News) - A voluntary recall over lead concerns has been issued for cans of Walmart fruit cocktail distributed to stores in at least seven states.

The Food and Drug Administration said the recall applies to 15-ounce containers of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate.

Where the product was distributed

More than 1,830 cases, or approximately 44,000 individual cans, were distributed to Walmart locations in Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wyoming, the FDA said.

How to identify the product

The product is marked with lot number “6FCB 04 C2263” and a best if used by date of Sept. 1, 2027.

Recall details

The FDA initiated the recall for “potential contamination with elevated levels of lead” on Oct. 1. It was reclassified as a Class II recall on Oct. 20.

According to the FDA, Class II recalls are issued when a product can cause temporary health effects with a remote possibility of serious issues.

What customers should do

Customers should throw the item away or return it to Walmart.