Hannaford controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
2026
Hannaford recalls ground beef in Lincoln, Maine over foreign material
Recall announced
Hannaford's Lincoln, Maine store recalled packages of Hannaford-brand 80% and 85% lean ground beef purchased between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Friday because the products may contain foreign material. Customers were urged not to eat the affected beef and to return it for a full refund; no injuries or illnesses were reported.
Company response
Recall — Hannaford
The store in Lincoln is recalling packages of ground beef.
Refund or compensation — Hannaford
Hannaford urges you not to eat them and return them for a full refund.
Source excerpt
The company says it applies to packages of Hannaford-brand 80 and 85% lean ground beef.
A spokesperson says the products may contain foreign material.
The store in Lincoln is recalling packages of ground beef.
2026
Ahold Delhaize network security incident and system outages
Ahold Delhaize reported a network security issue and took several systems offline as a precaution. Its Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn said grocery deliveries were unavailable because of a cybersecurity incident; online orders account for approximately 10 percent of Albert Heijn sales while physical stores remained open. Websites for US chains Stop & Shop, Giant, Hannaford and Food Lion also displayed temporary outage notices. Ahold Delhaize said there was no reason to link its incident with the French refrigeration attacks.
Ahold Delhaize separately reported a network security issue and took several systems offline as a precaution. Its Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn said grocery deliveries were unavailable because of a cybersecurity incident; online orders account for approximately 10 percent of Albert Heijn sales while physical stores remained open. Websites for US chains Stop & Shop, Giant, Hannaford and Food Lion also displayed temporary outage notices. Ahold Delhaize said there was no reason to link its incident with the French refrigeration attacks.
Company response
Remediation — Ahold Delhaize
Ongoing disclosure — Albert Heijn
2026
Hannaford app goes dark as parent company shuts down systems after hack
Hannaford's mobile app went offline after the grocery chain's parent company shut down systems following a hack, disrupting the retailer's digital service. The incident affected the availability of the app, which serves as a digital channel for the brand. No further details about the scope, cause, or impact of the hack were provided in the source.
Company response
Remediation — Hannaford parent company
Parent company shuts down systems after hack
Source excerpt
Hannaford app goes dark: Parent company shuts down systems after hack
2026
Class action lawsuit filed against Hannaford over 'sustainable' seafood claims
Lawsuit filed
A class action lawsuit filed in federal court in New York accuses supermarket chain Hannaford of displaying signs falsely claiming it sells only sustainable seafood while actually selling industrially farmed salmon that allegedly harms marine ecosystems. The complaint contends Hannaford's farmed salmon suppliers produce nutrient pollution creating ocean dead zones, use chemicals, drugs and pesticides that harm aquatic species, and manage net pens in ways that cause mass salmon mortality events, practices that 'no reasonable consumer' would consider sustainable; the 76-page filing includes photos of in-store signs advertising sustainable seafood. Hannaford's parent company is Ahold Delhaize.
Source excerpt
Supermarket giant Hannaford is facing accusations it displays signs falsely claiming it sells only sustainable seafood.
A new lawsuit claims Hannaford actually sells industrially farmed salmon that gravely harms marine ecosystems and destroys marine life worldwide.
The class action lawsuit was filed in federal court in New York.
2026
Jalapeño recall expands to downstream products
Recall announced
Following a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors of fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, downstream recalls are being conducted for recalled jalapeños and products containing them. Whole Foods Market recalled salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared products containing jalapeños sold online and in stores across multiple states, and Taylor Fresh Foods recalled multiple products containing recalled jalapeños distributed to retail distribution centers in numerous states. Stores that received recalled products include Hannaford, Kroger, Stop and Shop, Target, Trader Joe's, Walmart, and Whole Foods. Taylor Fresh Foods is no longer sourcing products from this farmer and will fill orders from alternative suppliers. FSIS also issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Company response
Recall — Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market recall (8/12)
Recall — Taylor Fresh Foods
Taylor Fresh Foods recall (8/9)
Remediation — Taylor Fresh Foods
Source excerpt
As a result of the recall by Coast Citrus Distributors, downstream recalls are being conducted for recalled jalapeños and products containing recalled jalapeños.
Whole Foods Market recall (8/12)
Taylor Fresh Foods recall (8/9)
2026
Hannaford among retailers affected by Taylor Farms jalapeño recall
Recall announced
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent of Taylor Farms, recalled more than a dozen prepared food products containing jalapeño peppers after supplier Coast Citrus Distributors voluntarily recalled fresh jalapeños over potential salmonella contamination. The recalled items, including salsas, dips, guacamole and sandwiches, were distributed to retail distribution centers across 26 states and sold at retailers including Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's, Kroger, Whole Foods, Hannaford and Stop and Shop. Taylor Farms said it stopped sourcing from the implicated grower and is using alternative suppliers.
Company response
Recall — Taylor Fresh Foods
Taylor Fresh Foods, the parent company of Taylor Farms, recalled more than a dozen prepared food products containing jalapeño peppers on Sunday after its supplier issued a voluntary recall over potential salmonella contamination
Remediation — Taylor Fresh Foods
Taylor Farms said it has stopped sourcing from the implicated grower and is filling orders through alternative suppliers.
Source excerpt
Taylor Fresh Foods, the parent company of Taylor Farms, recalled more than a dozen prepared food products containing jalapeño peppers on Sunday after its supplier issued a voluntary recall over potential salmonella contamination
The recalled items — including salsas, dips, guacamole and sandwiches — were distributed to retail distribution centers across 26 states and sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's, Kroger, Whole Foods, Hannaford and Stop and Shop.
The recall traces back to Coast Citrus Distributors, which voluntarily recalled fresh jalapeños after identifying a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, as the likely source of contamination.
2026
Hannaford digital outage
Hannaford experienced a digital outage that was continuing after a cyber attack on its parent company. The event was reported on October 16, 2026. According to the source summary, the disruption to Hannaford's digital services remained ongoing following the attack on the parent company. No further details on the scope, affected systems, or resolution were provided in the available information.
Hannaford’s digital outage was continuing after a cyber attack on its parent company.
Source excerpt
Hannaford digital outage drags on after parent company cyber attack
2019
Hannaford recalls Fuji Sushi products over possible listeria contamination
Recall announced
Hannaford issued a recall for certain Fuji Sushi products over concerns about possible listeria contamination. The products were sold in the deli area during the stated period, and the article lists the affected products and sell-by dates.
Source excerpt
Hannaford has issued a recall for some Fuji Sushi products due to concerns over possible listeria contamination.
2007
Hannaford payment-card data breach
Attackers compromised Hannaford’s payment-card processing systems over an extended period and exposed approximately 4.2 million credit-card numbers. At least 1,800 cards were reportedly used fraudulently. The incident was publicly reported in 2008, and Albert Gonzalez was indicted in 2009 in connection with the hacking operation.