Ferrero recalls Nutella muffins and croissants due to metal fragments.

Ferrero has initiated a voluntary recall of two of its frozen baked goods in seven countries, including Italy. The recall concerns several batches of Nutella Muffin e Nutella Croissant and arises from the possible presence of metal fragments inside the packages. The confectionery company has issued the warning as a precautionary measure, urging consumers to check the batch numbers and not to consume the affected products. The news is particularly significant for our area: the production plant responsible for making these frozen sweets is located in Caivano, in the ASI industrial area of ​​Pascarola, in the province of Naples.

The measure and the products involved

The recall was communicated by Ferrero on June 25, 2026 and was subsequently relaunched by several large-scale retail chains, including Migross, Tigros, Decò, Coop, Esselunga, Iperal, Pam Panorama and PrixThe two finished products under the lens are the Nutella Muffin, sold in 688 gram packs, and the Nutella Croissant, available in 340-gram packs (4 pieces). Both belong to the Alba group's line of frozen baked goods and are sold in the frozen food sections of large-scale retailers.

The measure isn't limited to the Italian market. The company has also extended the recall to six other European countries: Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Spain and the United KingdomThis decision highlights the international spread of the incriminated batches and the group's desire to act cautiously throughout its European distribution chain. According to Ferrero, the recall is voluntary and not mandated by health authorities, but is part of the company's internal quality control procedures.

Why the recall was triggered

The official reason given by Fresystem Spa, the Ferrero group company that produced the incriminated batches, is the possible presence of metal fragments inside frozen baked goods. This is a physical risk, which, if ingested, could cause damage to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract. The company did not specify at which stage of production the potential contamination occurred, but stated that it had implemented all necessary verification and risk containment procedures.

This type of contamination, although rare, can occur during the mechanical processing of dough, when metal components of the machinery could release splinters or fragments into the products. Food companies are required to follow very strict protocols to prevent these incidents, which include the use of metal detector e magnetic separators along the production line. When the internal control system detects even the possibility of an anomaly, the obligation to withdraw potentially at-risk batches is triggered, in application of the principle of food precaution established by European legislation.

The lots to be checked

Ferrero has released the complete list of batch numbers and minimum shelf life affected by the measure. Consumers are advised to check the code printed on the packaging before consuming the product.

Nutella Muffin (688 g)

The lots concerned for the Nutella Muffin There are six of them, all identified by the suffix Z39 in the code. Here are the batch numbers with the relative minimum terms of conservation (TMC): L124Z39 expiring on 05/04/2027, L125Z39 expiring on 05/05/2027, L138Z39 expiring on 05/18/2027, L145Z39 expiring on 05/25/2027, L148Z39 expiring on 05/28/2027 and L149Z39 with an expiration date of May 29, 2027. All packages have a very distant expiration date, indicating that the batch was produced in the previous months and that distribution is still ongoing.

Nutella Croissant (340 g, 4 pieces)

For Nutella Croissant Three lots are involved. In this case, too, the identification code includes the suffix Z39. The following lots are not to be consumed: L126Z39 with TMC 06/05/2027, L133Z39 with TMC 05/13/2027 and L134Z39 with TMC 14/05/2027. The 340-gram packs contain four croissants filled with the famous hazelnut cream and are mainly sold in the frozen food section of supermarkets.

The Caivano plant and its connection with Naples

One aspect that makes this news particularly relevant to Neapolitan readers is the location of production. The two recalled products were made by Fresystem Spa, a company of the Ferrero Group, at the plant located in ASI industrial area of ​​Pascarola, In the municipality of Caivano, in the province of Naples. This is a large production facility specializing in the production of frozen baked goods, which employs hundreds of local workers. The presence of an industrial hub of this caliber in the northern area of ​​Naples is an important factor for the local economy, and any incident involving it is particularly significant for the community. The recall, although related to a potential production defect, does not appear to have any structural implications for the facility, which continues to operate regularly.

What to do if you purchased one of the products

Consumers who purchased a pack of Nutella Muffin o Nutella Croissant attributable to the batches listed above are advised not to consume the product and return it to the point of sale of purchase. Supermarkets will refund or replace the goods, as per standard procedures for food recalls. Anyone with concerns about the batch correspondence can contact Ferrero customer service for more detailed information. In the meantime, health authorities recommend exercising extreme caution and not consuming the listed products until further verification.