Recall Radar

Shearer's Foods recalls 1.) Market Pantry Soup & Oyster Crackers: foreign object

March 19, 2025 · Shearer's Foods Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallPotential foreign material (stainless steel wire)

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Shearer's Foods
Location
Massillon, OH
Reported by FDA
March 19, 2025
Recall started
February 21, 2025
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Seafood
Reason type
Foreign material

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • 1.) Market Pantry Soup & Oyster Crackers, NET WT 9 OZ (255g), packaged in flexible plastic bags, 12 count per case, Distributed By: Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403 2.) Great Value Soup & Oyster Crackers, NET WT 9 OZ (255g), packaged in flexible plastic bags, 12 count per case, Distributed By: Walmart, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 3.) Giant Eagle Oyster Crackers, NET WT 9 OZ (255g), packaged in flexible plastic bags, 12 count per case, Distributed By: Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 15238 4.) VISTA Soup & Oyster Crackers, NET WT 12 OZ (340g), packaged in flexible plastic bags, 12 count per case, Manufactured By: Shearer's Foods LLC, 100 Lincoln Way East, Massillon, OH 44646 5.) 20lb. Bulk Oyster Crackers, NET WT. 20 LBS., packaged in 20 lb. bulk bag-in-box (not for sale at retail)
    Quantity: 1.) 3330 cases; 2.) 9720 cases; 3.) 990 cases; 4.) 1440 cases; 5.) 394 cases; 15874 cases TOTAL
    Codes: 1.) Market Pantry Soup & Oyster Crackers - UPC: 085239114933; Sell By Date: 23MAY2025 and Code Date: 23MAY2025BC06, Sell By Date: 24MAY2025 and Code Date: 24MAY2025BA06 2.) Great Value Soup & Oyster Crackers - UPC: 078742085494; Sell By Date: MAY23 2025; Code Date: MAY 23 2025 ABO6, MAY 23 2025 BBO6, MAY 23 2025 CBO6 3.) Giant Eagle Oyster Crackers - UPC: 030034915087; Best By Date: MAY24 2025; Code Date: MAY 24 25 AB06 4.) VISTA Soup & Oyster Crackers - UPC: 045100008006; Best By Date: MAY24 2025; Code Date: MAY 24 25 AB06 5.) 20lb. Bulk Oyster Crackers - UPC: 10045100400203; Best By: MAY24…

Where it was distributed

Product distributed to customers in the following states: AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Shearer's Foods recalled 1 product, including 1.) Market Pantry Soup & Oyster Crackers, NET WT 9 OZ (255g), packaged in flexible plastic bags, 12 count per case, Distributed By: Target….

Why was it recalled?

Potential foreign material (stainless steel wire)

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Product distributed to customers in the following states: AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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