FDA Announces Recall on Crackers Sold at Walmart, Target, and More for Metal Contamination

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Bailey Fink
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Bailey Fink is a devout home cook and assistant editor at Allrecipes. She has written over 200 stories covering everything from cooking methods and storage techniques to grocery shopping on a budget, how-to guides, product reviews, and important food-related news.
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Published on March 12, 2025
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More than 15,000 cases of oyster crackers have been recalled from Walmart, Target, and Giant Eagle after stainless steel wire was found in the product. The recall was initiated on Feb. 21, 2025, and was classified as “Class II,” meaning the product may cause “temporary” or “reversible” health consequences, by the FDA on March 11. 

Shearer’s Foods, LLC recalled its oyster crackers, which are packaged and labeled under multiple brand names, after the food was found to be contaminated with foreign material. The oyster crackers were distributed to Target, Walmart, and Giant Eagle stores in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The recalled products were also distributed in 20-pound bulk packages that were not meant for retail sale. 

How to Identify the Recalled Oyster Crackers

The crackers were sold under the store-brand names Market Pantry Soup & Oyster Crackers at Target, Great Value Soup & Oyster Crackers at Walmart, Giant Eagle Oyster Crackers at Giant Eagle, and Vista Soup & Oyster Crackers in bulk.

You can identify if you have the recalled crackers by looking for the following information: 

  • Market Pantry Soup & Oyster Crackers: UPC 085239114933, Sell-By Date May 23, 2025; Code Date May 23, 2025 BC06
  • Great Value Soup & Oyster Crackers: UPC 078742085494; Sell-By Date May 23, 2025; Code Date May 23, 2025 ABO6, May 23, 2025 BBO6, May 23, 2025 CBO6
  • Giant Eagle Oyster Crackers: UPC: 030034915087; Best-By Date May 24, 2025; Code Date May 24, 2025 AB06
  • Vista Soup & Oyster Crackers: UPC 045100008006; Best-By Date May 24, 2025; Code Date May 24, 2025 AB06
  • 20lb. Bulk Oyster Crackers: UPC 10045100400203; Best By May 24, 2025; Code Date May 24, 2025 AB06, May 24, 2025 BB06

What to Do if You Have the Recalled Product

Because Shearer’s announced the recall in February, the recalled products are likely off retailer shelves. However, if you purchased the recalled oyster crackers, you should not consume them. Instead, throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund or exchange. 

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