Walmart, America’s biggest retailer, recently announced a recall of certain products. Consumers who purchased these products must return them as soon as possible. Generally, a recall of specific items occurs because there might be something wrong with the item—and to prevent the consumer’s health and safety from being affected – companies make a recall. This is what Walmart is currently doing with the recall of the Crackers sold at the company.
FDA announces recall of Oyster Crackers
Walmart is unfortunately one of the retailers who fall victim to the recall of oyster crackers. However, it is not the only retailer. It has been identified that more than 15,000 cases of oyster crackers were recalled – from retailers like Walmart, Target, and Giant Eagle. These cases all included a common factor – stainless steel wire was found in the oyster cracker which is an extremely dangerous contamination.
In addition, this recall was initiated on 21 February 2025, and was it was classified as “Class II.” As stated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United Stated on 11 March 2025, this Class II meant that the product may result in “temporary” or “reversible” health consequences if it should be consumed. These oyster crackers were manufactured by Shearer’s Foods, LLC.
Furthermore, the manufacturer Shearer’s Foods made an announcement to recall these products in February 2025. Thus, it is highly likely that the recalled products are off the shelves of the retailers by now. If you are one of the consumers who purchased the recalled oyster crackers, you should not consume the product! Instead, you should rather throw it away or return it to the store where you purchase it, for a refund or exchange.
Information about the recalled Crackers
It is important to know that Shearer’s Foods, LLC recalled these crackers, which are packaged and labeled under multiple brand names after the product was found to be contaminated with foreign material. There is specific information that can be used to identify the affected products. Consumers can identify 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
Consumers should look at the name of the Oyster Crackers, the bar code it contains, the sell by date on the product, as well as the code date indicated on the item.
Locations affected by this recall
It is essential that consumers take note of the locations where these affected products were distributed to. If you are currently finding yourself in one of these locations and you know you bought oyster crackers – you are highly encouraged to get rid of it or return the product. These oyster crackers were distributed to Target, Walmart, and Giant Eagle stores in the following locations:
- 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.
Since it was not just Walmart stores affect, but other big retailers as well, means that many places were affected. Also, it is crucial to note that the recalled products were distributed to these locations, in 20-pound bulk packages. However, these packages were not meant to be sold in the retail market. Which means somewhere along the way a mistake occurred which lead to the health and safety risk of the consumers.