Oyster crackers distributed by Walmart, Target and Giant Eagle recalled in 24 states because of metal contamination

Shearer’s Foods, LLC, of Massillon, OH, is recalling 15,874 cases of various oyster cracker products because of potential contamination with stainless steel wire fragments.

According to details published online by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 21, 2src25, and is ongoing. The firm voluntarily launched the recall after identifying the presence of foreign material, classified as a Class II risk, indicating a low probability of serious health consequences but a potential for temporary or reversible effects.

The recalled products were distributed to customers 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.

Recalled Products:

Market Pantry Soup & Oyster Crackers

• Item Description: NET WT 9 OZ (255g), packaged in flexible plastic bags, 12 count per case
• UPC: src85239114933
• Code Information: Sell By Date: 23 MAY 2src25; Code Date: 23MAY2src25BCsrc6
• Product Quantity: 3,33src cases
• Distributed By: Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 554src3
• Recall Number: F-src622-2src25

Great Value Soup & Oyster Crackers

• Item Description: NET WT 9 OZ (255g), packaged in flexible plastic bags, 12 count per case
• UPC: src78742src85494
• Code Information: Sell By Date: MAY23 2src25; Code Dates: MAY 23 2src25 ABO6, MAY 23 2src25 BBO6, MAY 23 2src25 CBO6
• Product Quantity: 9,72src cases
• Distributed By: Walmart, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716
• Recall Number: F-src622-2src25

Giant Eagle Oyster Crackers

• Item Description: NET WT 9 OZ (255g), packaged in flexible plastic bags, 12 count per case
• UPC: src3srcsrc34915src87
• Code Information: Best By Date: MAY24 2src25; Code Date: MAY 24 25 ABsrc6
• Product Quantity: 99src cases
• Distributed By: Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 15238
• Recall Number: F-src622-2src25

VISTA Soup & Oyster Crackers

• Item Description: NET WT 12 OZ (34srcg), packaged in flexible plastic bags, 12 count per case
• UPC: src451srcsrcsrcsrc8srcsrc6
• Code Information: Best By Date: MAY24 2src25; Code Date: MAY 24 25 ABsrc6
• Product Quantity: 1,44src cases
• Manufactured By: Shearer’s Foods LLC, 1srcsrc Lincoln Way East, Massillon, OH 44646
• Recall Number: F-src622-2src25

2srclb. Bulk Oyster Crackers

• Item Description: NET WT 2src LBS., packaged in 2src lb. bulk bag-in-box (not for sale at retail)
• UPC: 1srcsrc451srcsrc4srcsrc2src3
• Code Information: Best By: MAY24 2src25; Code Dates: MAY 24 25 ABsrc6, MAY 24 25 BBsrc6
• Product Quantity: 394 cases
• Manufactured By: Shearer’s Foods LLC, 1srcsrc Lincoln Way East, Massillon, OH 44646
• Recall Number: F-src622-2src25

Retailers and consumers should not use, sell, serve, or distribute the affected products.

About foreign material contamination

Stainless steel wire fragments in food pose a risk of injury to the mouth, throat or digestive tract if ingested, as well as a potential choking hazard. Consumers who have consumed the recalled oyster crackers and experience symptoms such as pain, difficulty swallowing or unusual discomfort should seek medical attention promptly. While the Class II classification suggests a low risk of serious adverse health effects, the presence of foreign material remains a safety concern requiring immediate action.

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