Wyoming included in recall of 44K cans of Walmart fruit cocktail
CASPER (WNE) — Wyoming is among seven states affected by a recall of more than 44,000 cans of Walmart brand fruit cocktail over possible lead contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
California-based Pacific Coast Producers is voluntarily recalling Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate, sold in 15-ounce cans under Walmart's store brand.
The affected product has the UPC 078742369570. The cans were distributed in Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wyoming. Texas is not included in the recall, according to the FDA's website.
The FDA classified the recall as Class II on Oct. 20.
The designation means exposure to the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, while the risk of serious health consequences is considered remote.
This story was published on Oct. 29, 2026.
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