Several popular brands of oyster crackers, including Walmart’s Great Value and Target’s Market Pantry, are being recalled across 24 states due to possible contamination with stainless steel wire, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed this week.
The recall affects multiple retail brands and includes both household and bulk-sized packaging.
The contamination has been classified as a Class II recall, meaning the products could cause temporary or medically reversible health issues, though the risk of serious harm is considered unlikely.
Which Products Are Affected?
Here are the brands, UPC codes, and best-by dates for the recalled crackers:
Market Pantry Soup & Oyster Crackers
UPC: 085239114933
Best-By Date: May 23, 2025
Great Value Soup & Oyster Crackers
UPC: 078742085494
Best-By Date: May 23, 2025
Giant Eagle Oyster Crackers
UPC: 030034915087
Best-By Date: May 24, 2025
VISTA Soup & Oyster Crackers
UPC: 045100008006
Best-By Date: May 24, 2025
Bulk Oyster Crackers (20-lb.)
UPC: 10045100400203
Best-By Date: May 24, 2025
Consumers in the following 24 states are urged to check their shelves: 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’s the Risk?
The recall was initiated after it was discovered the crackers may contain small pieces of stainless-steel wire. While the FDA has categorized this as a lower-risk recall, consumers are advised not to consume any of the affected products.
If you’ve eaten any of the recalled crackers and are experiencing unusual symptoms or signs of internal injury, you should contact your healthcare provider immediately.
What To Do If You Have Them
Consumers should not eat the recalled crackers.
Instead, return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
Retailers have already begun pulling the affected items from shelves, but if you purchased these crackers recently, it’s a good idea to double-check your pantry.
