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FDA & USDA Alert: Fruit Cocktail, Meats Recalled
28 Oct
Summary
- Great Value fruit cocktail recalled for elevated lead levels.
- Kayem meat products recalled due to unsafe storage temperatures.
- Recalls affect products distributed across the US and Hong Kong.
Federal agencies have issued significant recalls for popular food items. The FDA announced a recall for Walmart's Great Value canned fruit cocktail in fruit juice from concentrate. This recall, initiated by Pacific Coast Producers on October 1, affects 1,836 cases due to potentially elevated lead levels.
The affected fruit cocktail has a best-by date of September 1, 2027, lot number 6FCB 04 C2263, and UPC code 078742369570. Lead exposure can lead to serious health issues in adults and children, affecting brain development and organ function.
Additionally, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall of over 1.58 million pounds of Kayem ready-to-eat meat and poultry products. This recall, initiated on October 17, stems from products being stored at unsafe temperatures, allowing potential bacterial growth.
These Kayem products were produced between March 31 and October 7, 2026, and were distributed across the US and Hong Kong. The FSIS classified this as a Class I recall, the highest health-risk category. Consumers with either the recalled fruit cocktail or meat products should discard them or return them to the point of purchase.
