Food Lion Issues Ground Beef Recall at Seaford, Delaware Location Over Equipment Fragments

Sussex County, DE - A Food Lion store in Seaford, Delaware, is recalling several varieties of freshly prepared ground beef after a mechanical malfunction may have caused fragments of processing equipment to end up in the meat.

The recall affects the Food Lion store located at 22954 Sussex Highway, Seaford, Del., 19973. It applies only to ground beef that was prepared in-store on April 28, 2026, with a Sell By Date of April 30, 2026.

Four varieties of fresh ground beef are included in the recall. Those products are the 73% Lean Fresh Ground Beef, 80% Lean Fresh Ground Chuck, 85% Lean Fresh Ground Round, and 93% Lean Fresh Ground Beef. All sizes of each variety are affected.

At this time, Food Lion says there are no complaints or reports of illness connected to the recalled products.

If you bought any of these products from that Seaford location with those matching dates, do not eat them. You can return the product to the store for a refund.

Food Lion is backing this recall with their "Double Your Money Back Guarantee," meaning customers will receive a refund equal to double what they paid for the affected product.

It is always a good idea to check your fridge if you recently shopped at this location. Even if the packaging looks fine, the concern here is not visible to the eye.

Equipment fragments in food can pose a serious risk, including broken teeth, cuts to the mouth or throat, or other injuries if consumed. Taking this recall seriously is important, especially for families with young children or elderly members.

If you are unsure whether the ground beef you purchased is part of this recall, check the label for the production date and the store location. The recalled product was only sold at the single Seaford store listed above.

For more information, customers can contact Food Lion directly or visit their website.