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The recalled crackers might contain pieces of stainless steel wire.
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If you made a Walmart, Target or Great Eagle run lately, check to see if you have any recalled oyster crackers. Shearer’s Foods, which supplies oyster crackers that are sold as store brands, recently issued a recall in 24 states because of a possible contamination risk. The oyster crackers could contain pieces of stainless steel wire.
What caused the recall?
The recall affects 15,874 total cases of the product. The oyster crackers were recalled over the possibility of contamination by a foreign object. Specifically, they could contain small pieces of metal in the form of stainless steel wire, which should never be ingested.
The recall was initiated as a Class III on February 21, which means “use of or exposure to is not likely to cause adverse health consequences,” per the FDA. But on March 11, the FDA updated this recall to a Class II, meaning “use of or exposure to may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
What states are affected by the recall?
The recalled oyster crackers were distributed for sale in 24 states: 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.
What stores sold the recalled products?
The oyster crackers were sold at three retailers, all under house brand names:
- Market Pantry Soup & Oyster Crackers at Target
- Great Value Soup & Oyster Crackers at Walmart
- Giant Eagle Oyster Crackers at Giant Eagle
The recall also affects Vista Soup & Oyster Crackers, which are typically sold directly to restaurants.
How do I know if I have a recalled product?
Courtesy Target, Casey’s Foods, Giant Eagle, Walmart
The oyster crackers were shipped in 9- or 12-ounce boxes that contained 12 individually wrapped plastic bags.
To see if you have a recalled product, check your bag for the following information:
- Market Pantry Soup & Oyster Crackers
- Size: 9 ounces
- UPC: 085239114933
- Sell By Date: 23 May 2025
- Great Value Soup & Oyster Crackers
- Size: 9 ounces
- UPC: 078742085494
- Sell By Date: 23 May 2025
- Giant Eagle Oyster Crackers
- Size: 9 ounces
- UPC: 030034915087
- Sell By Date: 24 May 2025
- VISTA Soup & Oyster Crackers
- Size: 12 ounces
- UPC: 045100008006
- Sell By Date: 24 May 2025
What should I do next?
If you have a box of recalled oyster crackers, do not eat them, even if they do not appear to be contaminated. You can throw them out or bring them back to the store you purchased them from for a refund.
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