Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Pacific Coast Producers Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate recall: Potential contamination with elevated levels of lead

Recall published 7 days ago

Potential contamination with elevated levels of lead.

The hazard: Food safety concern

This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

What the notice says: Potential contamination with elevated levels of lead.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0167-2027
Published
October 28, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Pacific Coast Producers
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
1,836 cases (24 units/case)
Distribution
Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wyoming
Sold at
Walmart
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot: 6FCB 04 C2263 BEST IF USED BY: SEP 01 2027
UPC codes
078742369570

Products covered by this recall

Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate NET WT 15 OZ (425g) DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 UPC: 078742369570

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 078742369570

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 6FCB 04 C2263

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • SEP 01 2027

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 15 OZ

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Pacific Coast Producers — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  4. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Pacific Coast Producers — 631 N Cluff Ave, Lodi, CA, 95240-0756

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Pacific Coast Producers fresh produce recalled?

Potential contamination with elevated levels of lead. Potential contamination with elevated levels of lead.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 078742369570; lot code 6FCB 04 C2263; best-by date SEP 01 2027. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wyoming.

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