Hannaford issues recall of ground beef sold in NH, Maine, Mass.

Paul Feely, The New Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester
Updated ·2 min read

Apr. 23—Hannaford Supermarkets this week announced a recall for store brand 80% and 85% lean ground beef products sold at select stores in New Hampshire at the beginning of April.

Hannaford Supermarkets said Monday "in an abundance of caution" it is notifying customers of a public health alert issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service for ground beef produced by manufacturer Greater Omaha Packing Co. that may be contaminated with E.coli.

The alert involves Hannaford brand 80% and 85% ground beef products purchased at select stores between April 4-16, 2024 with a sell-by date of April 6-16, 2024.

Hannaford advised customers to check their storage and freezer areas for this product and refrain from eating it.

The product or its packaging may be returned to the store for a full refund, store officials said.

No injuries or illnesses have been reported, and no affected beef was sold once the health alert was issued, according to Hannaford.

The CDC says E.coli can be deadly and cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps anywhere from 1-10 days after exposure. Most people recover within a week; however, it is possible to develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome.

This condition is most common in children under the age of 5 and symptoms include easy bruising, pallor and decreased urination.

Product details

—Product Name: 80% Lean Ground Beef — Small Pack

UPC: 21377900000

Lot(s)/product sell by dates: April 6-16, 2024

—Product Name: 80% Lean Ground Beef — Family Pack

UPC: 24221400000

Lot(s)/product sell by dates: April 6-16, 2024

—Product Name: 85% Lean Ground Beef — Small Pack

UPC: 22312600000

Lot(s)/product sell by dates: April 6-16, 2024

—Product Name: 85% Lean Ground Beef — Family Pack

UPC: 22312700000

Lot(s)/product sell by dates: April 6-16, 2024

According to Hannaford officials, select New Hampshire stores impacted by the recall include:

—150 Bridge St., Pelham

—35 Manchester Road, Derry

—2 Freetown Road, Raymond

—800 Islington St., Portsmouth

—891 NH-16, Center Ossipee

—174 First NH Turnpike, Northwood

—201 John Devine Drive, Manchester

—859 Hanover St., Manchester

—77 Derry Road, Hudson

—6 Hampton Drive, Londonderry

—175 Coliseum Ave., Nashua

—305 Sandown Road, E. Hampstead

—30 Grapevine Drive, Dover

—295 Newport Road, New London

—Route 25, Hatch Shopping Plaza, Plymouth

—38 NH Route 25, Unit 5, Meredith

—4 Jenkins Road, Bedford

—290 North Main St., Rochester

—26 Lilac Mall #2, Rochester

—952 Central St., Route 3, Franklin

—73 Fort Eddy Road, Concord

—Mountain Valley Mall, Route 16, No. Conway

—141 Portsmouth Ave., Exeter

—7 Kilton Road, Bedford

—7 Mill Road, Durham

—505 Pleasant St. RR #104, Bristol