Lidl recalls Ferrero Frozen Nutella Croissants over possible metal contamination

Lidl has recalled Ferrero Frozen Nutella Croissants after concerns that specific batches may contain metal fragments.

The recall is limited to packs of four with batch codes L126Z39 and L127Z39. The affected best-before dates are May 6, 2027 and May 7, 2027.

Consumers are being told not to eat the product and to return it to the point of purchase.

What Was Recalled

The product under recall is Ferrero Frozen Nutella Croissants sold through Lidl. Ferrero says the issue is limited to specific batches and that no other Ferrero products are affected.

The recall has also been reported in several European countries, including Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain, Hungary and Romania.

Consumer Advice

Shoppers who bought the affected croissants should not consume them. The advice is to return the product to the store where it was purchased.

At this stage, the reporting does not include any confirmed injuries or a disclosed root cause for the possible contamination.

What Is Still Unclear

It is not yet clear which country or countries first issued the recall notice, whether any national food safety authority has independently confirmed the risk, or how the contamination may have occurred.

Further updates may clarify whether the recall expands beyond the currently identified batches.