Ground Beef 85 Lean Tray
Also listed as 85 Percent Lean Ground Beef and Tray Ground Beef 85/15.
Meat & Poultry
This is what the ingredient is.
Ground Beef 85 Lean Tray is 85% lean raw ground beef. Labels may say 85% lean ground beef.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used for burgers, tacos, and meat sauce.
Here is what food agencies say.
USDA FSIS meat labeling applies.
Here is what research has found.
Ground beef is commonly linked to E. coli-related recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Keep cold; cook to a safe internal temperature.
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/28/2026