Walmart recalls 44,000 cans of Great Value fruit due to possible lead contamination: check if you have any

Thousands of cans of fruit cocktail are being recalled from Walmart stores due to suspected lead contamination that puts consumers at risk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

In a new food safety alert, the agency stated that a massive recall of approximately 44,000 cans of Great Value fruit cocktail sold at these retail stores has been ordered.

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In a recall notice, the agency classified this as a Class II recall, which means that consumption of these canned fruits "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences."

The reason was described in its document as "potential contamination with elevated levels of lead." The FDA points out that the manufacturing company itself initiated the product recall.

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These cans were distributed to Walmart stores in Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wyoming in the United States. The recall does not apply to international sales, according to the report.

The description of the affected product matches the following data:

• Cóctel de frutas Great Value en jugo de frutas a partir de concentrado.
• Peso neto 425 g (15 oz).
• Distribuído por Walmart Inc., Bentonville AR 72716.
• Productores de la Costa del Pacífico 631 N Cluff Avenue Lodi, CA 95240-0756, Estados Unidos
• Lote: 6FCB 04 C2263
• Código UPC: 078742369570
• Fecha de caducidad: 1 de septiembre de 2027

Walmart retira 44 mil latas de fruta Great Value por posible contaminación con plomo: revisa si tienes una. Foto: Walmart

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What does lead-contaminated food cause?

According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and associated public health institutions, the ingestion of lead-contaminated food, even in small amounts, can cause poisoning and systemic toxicity.

Among the damages it causes, the following stand out:

• Daño al sistema nervioso
• Disfunción renal
• Problemas cardiovasculares
• Trastornos sanguíneos

Lead in food cannot be detected by sight or taste, the CDC points out. Alerts such as those from the FDA help to detect and avoid the consumption of potentially contaminated food. In the event that ingestion is suspected due to error or lack of knowledge, it is recommended to seek medical help.

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