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Pacific Coast Producers Fruit Cocktail Recalled for Lead Contamination in 15 oz Cans (609 cases)

Pacific Coast Producers recalled 609 cases of Fruit Cocktail in 15 oz cans distributed by Wegmans Food Markets over lead contamination concerns. The recall cites potential contamination with lead. Consumers who purchased the product should not consume it and should contact Pacific Coast Producers for a refund or replacement.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
September 4, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Pacific Coast Producers
Category
Food & Beverages
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
Nationwide (50 states)
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

Potential contamination with heavy metal (Lead).

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Pacific Coast Producers for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Telephone

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About This Product

Fruit cocktail is a canned mix of diced fruits in juice. This product is commonly purchased for quick snacks or ingredients in meals.

Why This Is Dangerous

Lead exposure can cause poisoning, especially with prolonged or repeated consumption. Ingesting contaminated canned fruit poses a health risk to consumers.

Industry Context

This recall is not stated as part of a broader industry pattern.

Real-World Impact

Consumers may need to discard affected cans and contact the distributor for refunds. The recall affects U.S. households that purchased the product.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Check the can label for UPC 077890461525.
  2. Check the lot code 6FCB 02 C2206 and the Best By date SEP 01 2027.
  3. If the product matches, do not open or consume.
  4. Keep the can and contact the distributor for instructions.

Where to find product info

FDA recall page and Pacific Coast Producers recall notice.

What timeline to expect

Refunds or replacements typically take 4-6 weeks after request.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Document all attempts to contact the company.
  • If the company is unresponsive, file a complaint with the FDA or your state consumer protection office.

How to prevent similar issues

  • When shopping for canned fruit, check UPC and lot numbers.
  • Buy from trusted retailers with recall history.
  • Inspect cans for bulging, leakage, or damaged labels before purchase.

Documentation advice

Keep product packaging, UPC, lot code, receipts, and all recall communications for records.

Product Details

Brand: Pacific Coast Producers Product: Fruit Cocktail in 100% juice with added ingredients Size: 15 oz (425 g) UPC: 077890461525 Lot: 6FCB 02 C2206 Best if used by: SEP 01 2027 Sold at: Distributed by Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Rochester, NY Quantity: 609 cases Distribution: U.S. states AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY Recall date: 2025-09-04 Status: ACTIVE Country of origin: Unknown

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • 609 cases recalled
  • 15 oz cans
  • UPC 077890461525
  • Lot 6FCB 02 C2206
  • Best if used by SEP 01 2027
  • Distributed by Wegmans Food Markets

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
POISONING

Product Details

Model Numbers
Lot: 6FCB 02 C2206 UPC: 077890461525 BEST IF USED BY SEP 01 2027
Affected States
Nationwide
Report Date
October 22, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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