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Thousands of oyster crackers have been recalled after food manufacturers detect possible contamination, including “foreign substances.”
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.
Class II recalls include products that are “are likely to cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, or are far away with the probability of serious adverse effects.”
This recall relates to specific batches of market pantry (target), great value (Walmart), huge 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.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified oyster cracker recalls into Class II, the second highest risk classification. (Getty Images/Getty Images)
The following products are affected:
Market pantry soup and oyster crackers with UPC code of 085239114933. The 23May2025 sales date and the 23May2025BC06 code date are great values for soup & oyster crackers with UPC code of 078742085494. Sales date and code date for May 23, 2025 May 23, 2025, May 23, 2025, BBO6, May 23, 2025, CBO6GIANT Eagle Oyster Cracker 030034915087 UPC code. Best date for May 24, 2025, and Code Date for May 24, 25 AB06.VISTA Soup & Oyster Cracker 045100008006 UPC code. Best date for May 24, 2025 and Code Date for May 24, 25 AB06.20LB. Bulk Oyster Cracker with UPC code of 10045100400203. Best date for May 24th, 2025. and code date for May 25 AB06, May 24th 25 BB06.
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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.
15,874 oyster crackers cases are affected by recalls. (Getty Images/Getty Images)
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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. Last month, manufacturers said over 2 million MadeGood Granola Bars were called “there are potential safety hazards as there may be metal fragments in the product.”
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Oyster crackers are usually encouraged with oyster stew and clam chowder. (Getty Images/Getty Images)
In January, Aldi’s Casamamita Chicken and Cheese Tachitos was also reminded of the fear of metal contamination. The budget grocery chain told consumers to “dispose of affected products (affected products) or toss (those) back to their local stores for a full refund.”
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Fox Business reached out to Shearer’s Foods, LLC for additional comment.
