Several references from chicken nibbles
sold in France are subject to a recall at the beginning of February 2026 due to possible contamination by bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. These chicken bites, often served as an aperitif or quick meal, are found in many family fridges.
All the packages concerned bear the same use-by date of 02/14/2026 and batch 023/023. Only certain barcodes are covered by this recall chicken nibbleswhich means that other similar products remain authorized. It remains to be seen whether your bag is on the list.
Chicken nibble recall: specific references to check
Three products are affected, each with a well-defined GTIN (barcode), batch and DLC:
- “Natural chicken nibbles” Belle France, GTIN 3258561470528, lot 023/023, shelf life 02/14/2026.
- “Indian snack foods”, sheet issued by LDC SABLE, GTIN 3266980239886, lot 023/023, shelf life 02/14/2026, sold refrigerated at Auchan throughout France between 01/26/2026 and 01/30/2026, health mark FR 72.264.002 CE.
- “Extra Intense Spicy Curry Snacks” Le Gaulois, GTIN 3266980025724, lot 023/023, shelf life 02/14/2026.
- Roasted chicken nibbles, Volae, GTIN 3250391341924, lot 023/023, shelf life 02/14/2026 – sold at Intermarché throughout France between 01/26/2026 and 01/30/2026, health mark FR 72.264.002 EU
- Mexican chicken nibbles, Volae, GTIN 3250393453540, lot 023/023, shelf life 02/14/2026 – sold at Intermarché throughout France between 01/24/2026 and 01/30/2026, health mark FR 72.264.002 EU
To find out if you are concerned, look on the back of the bag, near the barcode: the GTIN is the series of numbers under the vertical bars, the word “Lot” is printed nearby, as is the use-by date. If any of these items differ, your product is not part of the recall.
What health risk with Listeria for these chicken nibbles?
The official reason is the “presence of Listeria monocytogenes”. This bacteria can cause
listeriosissometimes serious food infection. The authorities describe symptoms to watch out for after consumption: fever, alone or associated with headaches and body aches. Severe forms can lead to neurological complications or, in pregnant women, maternal or fetal damage.
Pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly should be particularly attentive to these signs. The incubation period for listeriosis can be up to eight weeks, which requires remaining vigilant for two months after eating these snacks, even if consumption was already a few days ago.
What to do if you have these recalled chicken nibbles at home?
The instructions are clear: no longer consume, no longer use the product and destroy it. The recall sheets provide for a refund, and the procedure is announced until Monday March 2, 2026, without it being necessary to wait for this date to act. In case of doubt or practical question, your store can specify the support arrangements.
If you have already eaten these snacks, monitor your condition for the next few weeks. If you have a fever, headache or body aches, consult your doctor quickly and report the consumption of these products, especially if you are pregnant, fragile or elderly. Recalls can still be consulted on the RappelConso public platform, and a product still present on the shelves can be reported via the SignalConso online service.