A ground beef E. coli alert includes Hannaford stores.

On April 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) issued a public health alert for ground beef that may be contained with E. coli O157:H7  The agency issued the alert Greater Omaha Beef of Omaha, NE discovered the problem during an inventory review.

Greater Omaha accidentally shipped some beef that had been put on hold because it tested positive for E. coli. Foodservice and retail locations including Hannaford stores received the contaminated beef. The company said it was not aware of any illnesses associated with the recalled ground beef.

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Greater Omaha Ground Beef E. coli Public Health Alert

The current public health alert includes:

  • Raw ground beef packaged in 5-lb chubs
  • Packaging date of 032824
  • “Use/Freeze by” date of April 22, 2024
  • Establishment number “EST. 960A” inside the USDA mark of inspection

Hannaford Ground Beef E. coli Recall

The current health alert includes Hannaford stores in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts

Hannaford has issued a recall for:

80% Lean Ground Beef – Small Pack

  • UPC: 21377900000
  • Sell-by dates: April 6-16, 2024
  • Purchased between April 4-16, 2024

 80% Lean Ground Beef – Family Pack

    • UPC: 24221400000
    • Sell-by dates: April 6-16, 2024
    • Purchased between April 4-16, 2024

85% Lean Ground Beef – Small Pack

  • UPC: 22312600000
  • Sell-by dates: April 6-16, 2024
  • Purchased between April 4-16, 2024

 85% Lean Ground Beef – Family Pack

  • UPC: 22312700000
  • Sell-by dates: April 6-16, 2024
  • Purchased between April 4-16, 2024