The manufacturer says they make both brand-name and "value quality" products, and multiple recognizable brands are affected.
Nearly 200,000 Snacks Recalled from Walmart, Target, and More Retailers in 24 States
Published on Mar. 12, 2025
Not long after the Walmart Great Value bakery recall was announced comes news of a recall on another widely distributed carb, this one often enjoyed with healthier fare—namely, soup; in particular seafood chowders if that’s your thing on Lenten Fridays.
But perhaps especially since these are sometimes also an easy snack for little ones, households will want to be aware. A Tuesday update from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows an update to a recall apparently first executed in February because of “Potential foreign material (stainless steel wire).”
It affects at least 185,760 total bags of soup and oyster crackers sold at Walmart, Target, Giant Eagle, and other possible retail locations in the following 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.
The FDA provided the following identifying details for a total of 15,874 cases:
Walmart Great Value Soup & Oyster Crackers
- NET WT 9 OZ (255g)
- Packaged in flexible plastic bags
- UPC: 078742085494
- Sell By Date: MAY23 2025
- Code Dates: MAY 23 2025 ABO6, MAY 23 2025 BBO6, MAY 23 2025 CBO6
- Distributed By: Walmart, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716
- 116,640 total bags (12 count per case, 9,720 total cases)
Market Pantry Soup & Oyster Crackers (Target)
- NET WT 9 OZ (255g)
- Packaged in flexible plastic bags
- UPC: 085239114933
- Sell By Date: 23MAY2025
- Code Date: 23MAY2025BC06
- Distributed By: Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403
- 39,960 total bags (12 count per case, 3,330 total cases)
Giant Eagle Oyster Crackers
- NET WT 9 OZ (255g)
- Packaged in flexible plastic bags
- UPC: 030034915087
- Best By Date: MAY24 2025
- Code Date: MAY 24 25 AB06
- Distributed By: Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 15238
- 11,880 total bags (12 count per case, 990 total cases)
VISTA Soup & Oyster Crackers
- NET WT 12 OZ (340g)
- Packaged in flexible plastic bags
- UPC: 045100008006
- Best By Date: MAY24 2025
- Code Date: MAY 24 25 AB06
- Manufactured By: Shearer’s Foods LLC, 100 Lincoln Way East, Massillon, OH 44646
- 17,280 total bags (12 count per case, 1,440 total cases)
20 lb. Bulk Oyster Crackers
- NET WT 20 LBS.
- Packaged in 20 lb. bulk bag-in-box (not for sale at retail)
- UPC: 10045100400203
- Best By: MAY24 2025
- Code Date: MAY 24 25 AB06, MAY 24 25 BB06
- 394 total cases
Based on a brief online search, the recalled crackers appear to still be available to purchase from certain retailers while potentially removed already from others. In addition, the VISTA-branded crackers appear to be typically sold at a variety of grocery stores.
One common application for stainless steel wire is in food-processing equipment, which inspectors have lately seen break off into food, resulting in recalls. The recall was updated Tuesday as a Class II, meaning the recall “involves products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects.”
The recalling firm is listed as Shearer’s Foods, LLC, in Massillon, OH. The Shearer’s Food website says they produce “both national brand equivalent and value quality crackers,” and are certified under the Global Food Safety Initiatives.
Though Walmart, Target, and Giant Eagle do not have recall notices for the products on their websites as of Wednesday morning, with these active expiration windows it’s advisable not to consume the products and to attempt returning them to your place of purchase.
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