INDIANA – More than 62,000 cans of sliced fruit have been recalled due to potential lead contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The recall, initially issued by Pacific Coast Producers on September 4th, was assigned a Class II risk level by the FDA on October 10th, indicating that consuming the products may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
The recalled products, distributed by Walmart and Wegmans, include canned fruit cocktail and various sliced or halved pear products packed in juice. The total number of affected cans is 62,340.
| Product Name | Distributed By | Lot Code | UPC | Affected Quantity (Cans) |
| Pears Halves in Pear Juice from Concentrate | Walmart | 6PJ 09 C2425 | 077890365410 | 44,064 |
| Fruit Cocktail in 100% Juice with Added Ingredients | Wegmans | 6FCB 02 C2206 | 077890461525 | 14,616 |
| Halved Pears in Pear Juice from Concentrate | Wegmans | 6PJ 09 C2295 | 077890747490 | 1,224 |
| Pears Sliced in Organic Pear Juice from Concentrate | Wegmans | 6OPSJ 04 C2893 | 077890365410 | 2,436 |
The products have a Best-if-used-by date of September 1, 2027, and were distributed across 27 states, including Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky.
The recall was issued because the canned fruit may contain lead, a toxic heavy metal.
- Children are especially vulnerable; high-level exposure in early childhood can lead to neurological effects, including learning disabilities and lowered IQ.
- In adults, long-term exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension, and neurocognitive effects.
Due to the Class II risk level, consumers are advised not to consume the affected canned fruit. The safest option is to toss or return the products to the place of purchase. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot codes and UPCs listed above.
