Lead Risk Prompts Wegmans Canned Fruit Recall Across New York

If you picked up canned fruit at Wegmans on your last shopping trip, you may want to take a closer look at what’s in your pantry. A new recall has been announced, involving several Wegmans brand canned fruit items that could pose a health risk.

Recall Issued After Lead Found in Wegman's Canned Fruit

Pacific Coast Producers, a supplier based in Lodi, California, is recalling specific lots of three Wegmans brand canned fruit products because testing revealed lead levels above federal guidelines. While this doesn’t affect every can on the shelf, it does impact certain products with very specific lot numbers.

Recalled Fruit Products to Look For

Here’s what’s being recalled. Check your cans closely because it’s all about the specific lot numbers:

Wegmans FYFGA Fruit Cocktail, 15 oz
UPC: 0-77890-46152-5
Lot: 6FCB 02 C2206
Best if used by: 9/1/2027

Wegmans FYFGA Halved Pears in Pear Juice, 15 oz
UPC: 0-77890-74749-0
Lot: 6PJ 09 C2295
Best if used by: 9/1/2027

Wegmans Organic Sliced Pears, 15 oz
UPC: 0-77890-36541-0
Lot: 60PSJ 04 C2893
Best if used by: 9/1/2027

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What to Do If You Have the Recalled Wegmans Fruit

If you happen to find any of these cans in your cupboard, the guidance is simple: do not eat them. Wegmans is encouraging customers to bring the affected products back to the store, where they will be issued a full refund with no questions asked.

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Wegmans Sets Up Recall Hotline for Questions

For anyone who wants more details, Wegmans has set up a hotline for questions about this recall. You can reach their team at 1-855-934-3663, seven days a week between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. EST.