Thousands of oyster crackers have been recalled after food manufacturers detect possible contamination including “foreign materials.”
Ohio food manufacturer Shearer's Foods, LLC, began recalls on February 21st.
On Tuesday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded its recall to Class II, the second highest risk classification.
Class II recalls include “where the probability of a severe adverse effect that can cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects or is far away.”
The recall relates to specific batches of market pantry (target), target), great value (Walmart), Giant Eagle and Vista branded oyster crackers, in addition to bulk varieties that are not intended for retail sales.
According to the FDA, around 15,874 cases have been recalled.
The following products are affected:
- Market Pantry Soup and Oyster Crackers UPC code for 085239114933. Selling date for May 23, 2025 and code date for 23 May 2025BC06
- Great soup and oyster crackers UPC code for 078742085494. Sales dates for May 23, 2025 and code dates for May 23, 2025 ABO6, May 23, 2025, CBO6, May 23, 2025
- Giant Eagle Oyster Cracker UPC code for 030034915087. Best date for May 24, 2025, and code date for May 24, 25 AB06.
- Vista Soup & Oyster Crackers I am using the UPC code 045100008006. Best date for May 24, 2025 and code date for May 24, 25 AB06.
- 20lb. Bulk Oyster Crackers UPC code for 10045100400203. Best date for May 24th, 2025. and coded date for AB06 on May 25th, May 24th, BB06.
The recalled products were sold in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Washington, Washington, Nebraska, Nebraska and Nebraska.
Authorities did not release details about how the product was contaminated, but the FDA notification mentioned “stainless steel wire” as the perpetrator.
Consumers are encouraged to return affected products to the location of purchase for a refund or exchange.
Metal contamination is not unheard of in food recalls.
According to the manufacturer last month, “It reminded me of over 2 million MadeGood Granola Bars because of the possibility of metal fragments in the product, and because of the possibility of metal fragments in the product.
In January, Aldi's Casamamita Chicken & Cheese Tachitos was also reminded of the fear of metal contamination.
Budget grocery chains told consumers to “throw it away” [the affected products] I'll be back soon or [them] To the local store for a full refund. ”
