A popular frozen holiday dish is back in the news: a batch of scallop puff pastry sold in frozen food sections is the subject of a national recall. Behind this simple New Year’s Eve snack, health authorities are reporting a risk linked to the possible presence of an undesirable element in certain products.
The alert targets the product AUCHAN Scallop Puff Pastries 400Ga box of four frozen scallop bites, classified in the prepared meals and snacks category. On sale throughout France between December 27, 2025 and January 8, 2026, a specific batch is recalled for the risk of plastic foreign bodies: enough to encourage you to check your freezer closely.
Recall of Auchan scallops 400 g: product and batch concerned
The recall concerns a single lot identified by the GTIN code
3596710275816the batch number
003212500 and a minimum durability date set at May 15, 2027. These scallops were distributed in stores and drives that offer the Auchan brand throughout France, for a short period after the end-of-year holidays.
To find out if a package in your freezer is affected, you must cross-reference these three pieces of information on the packaging. The GTIN appears under the barcode, the lot number and the DDM 05/15/2027 generally appear on the back or on a side tab of the box; if the three mentions match, the product falls within the scope of the recall.
Plastic foreign body: what are the risks with these Auchan puff pastries?
The reason for this recall is due to the possible presence of a plastic foreign body in certain products in the batch, classified in the family of inert elements: inert (glass, metal, plastic, paper, textile, etc.). A hard or sharp piece of plastic can cause cuts in the mouth, discomfort when swallowing, or even damage to the digestive tract if swallowed.
Even if all the products in the batch do not necessarily contain foreign bodies, the measure remains preventive and is accompanied by clear health recommendations: due to the risk of injury or adverse effects, it is recommended not to consume these puff pastries. The recall procedure has been open since January 14, 2026 and must continue until Thursday February 12, 2026.
What to do with the affected Auchan scallops
The instructions addressed to consumers are simple. You must immediately stop all consumption, keep the packaging and return the product to the point of sale where it was purchased to obtain a refund; In case of doubt, contact customer service on 03 59 30 59 30 to obtain details on this recall of Auchan scallops 400 g.
People who have already consumed these puff pastries and who experience pain in the mouth or throat, difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain or digestive bleeding are invited to consult a health professional. Regularly checking frozen products stored at the bottom of the freezer also helps to spot this type of recall on foods intended to remain for several years.