Ferrero Recalls Specific Frozen Nutella Croissants Over Possible Metal Pieces

Ferrero UK has recalled specific batches of its frozen Nutella Croissant because they may contain pieces of metal. The official Food Standards Agency record says the affected product is unsafe to eat and should not be consumed.

This recall is easy to miss because the affected croissants have best-before dates in 2027. A pack bought weeks or months ago may still be sitting in a home freezer, waiting for a breakfast or weekend bake. Before turning on the oven, check the product name, pack size, batch code and best-before date.

Which Nutella Croissants are affected?

The recall concerns frozen Nutella Croissant packs containing four croissants. The Food Standards Agency lists two affected batch combinations:

Batch code L126Z39, best before 06 May 2027
Batch code L127Z39, best before 07 May 2027

The batch code and best-before date should be checked against the packaging itself. Do not rely on the appearance of the croissants, the colour of the pastry or whether the pack looks undamaged. Those details cannot confirm whether a product belongs to a recalled batch.

What should you do if you have one?

If your pack matches either batch above, do not bake, taste or serve the croissants. The official advice is to dispose of the product or return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Keep the package available while checking the code, and follow the retailer’s instructions if you are returning it.

Do not try to solve a recall by cooking the product first. The notice does not provide a preparation method that changes the recall status, and the safest response is to keep the affected food out of the kitchen’s normal cooking routine.

If you have several frozen pastries stored together, separate the recalled pack from other foods. Avoid opening it unnecessarily, place it in a secure bag if you are disposing of it, and wash your hands after handling the packaging. These are practical household steps to prevent the recalled item from being accidentally cooked or served while you clear space in the freezer.

Why checking the freezer matters

Frozen bakery products are often purchased for later use, which makes batch-based recalls particularly important. The two affected best-before dates are 2027, so the product may remain in domestic freezers long after the original purchase. A quick freezer check is more reliable than assuming a product is safe because it has stayed frozen.

When checking, look for the words “Nutella Croissant” and the four-pack format first. Then compare the printed batch code and best-before date with the two combinations in the Food Standards Agency alert. If the information is unclear, do not guess. Treat the pack as potentially affected until the retailer or Ferrero UK confirms what to do.

What the recall does not establish

The alert identifies a possible metal contamination risk in specific batches. It does not say that every Nutella Croissant is affected, and it does not provide a basis for judging the safety of a pack by smell, texture or appearance. That is why the batch information matters more than a visual check.

The product image accompanying this article comes from Ferrero’s official Nutella brand page and is used only to help readers recognise the frozen croissant product. It is not evidence that any particular pack is safe or unsafe. The recall decision should be based on the official batch details.

A simple kitchen checklist

Check whether you have a four-pack of frozen Nutella Croissant.
Read the batch code printed on the packaging.
Compare it with L126Z39 and L127Z39.
Check the matching best-before dates: 06 May 2027 or 07 May 2027.
Do not eat a matching pack.
Return it for a full refund or dispose of it according to the official advice.

For questions about the recalled product, the Food Standards Agency notice directs consumers to Ferrero UK’s consumer contact details. Keep the alert bookmarked if you are checking several packs, and share the batch information with anyone who may use food from the same freezer.

The practical takeaway is straightforward: check before baking. If your frozen Nutella Croissant carries either affected batch code and date, keep it off the plate and follow the recall instructions.