Recall of Le Gaulois chicken fillets sold at Leclerc and Auchan

Recall of Le Gaulois chicken fillets sold at Leclerc and Auchan
Poultry lovers should exercise caution. The Le Gaulois brand is currently recalling 720g yellow chicken fillets, sold in several supermarkets in France, notably Leclerc and Auchan. This consumer recall, launched on October 17, 2025, follows a suspicion of the presence of a chemical contaminant detected during a quality control.

Flagship product of the range fresh poultryTHE yellow chicken fillet 720g Le Gaulois is affected by a voluntary recall procedure initiated by the manufacturer LDC Shortbread. This precautionary measure aims to avoid any risk to the health of consumers, even if no incidents have yet been reported.

Consumer recall: Le Gaulois yellow chicken fillet sold at Leclerc and Auchan

The references of the recalled products are as follows:

  • Brand : The Gaul
  • Product : Yellow chicken fillet 720g
  • GTIN: 3266980123987
  • Batch number: 2015492681
  • Use-by date (DLC): 10/30/2025
  • Packaging: 720g blue tray
  • Health mark: FR 72 264 002 CE
  • Marketing period: from 10/15/2025 to 10/30/2025
  • Storage temperature: Refrigerated
  • Geographical sales area: Whole France
  • Distributors: E.Leclerc, Auchan
  • Nature of the recall: Volunteer (without prefectural order)
  • Reason for recall: Suspected presence of a chemical contaminant
  • End date of recall procedure: 10/30/2025

What are the health risks?

THE product recall was triggered due to a suspicion of chemical contaminationwithout details at this stage on the substance in question. This type of contaminant can represent a health riskparticularly in the event of repeated ingestion or in sensitive people (children, pregnant women, elderly people).

Exposure to certain chemical contaminants can cause digestive, neurological or metabolic disordersdepending on the nature of the molecule concerned. As a precaution, health authorities recommend do not consume the producteven cooked, and destroy it immediately. Anyone who has already consumed this lot and has unusual symptoms should consult a doctor.

How to get reimbursed?

Consumers in possession of a yellow chicken fillet Le Gaulois 720g belonging to the lot concerned are invited to no longer consume the product and to return it to the point of salewhere he will be refunded in full.

The brands Leclerc And Auchan participate in the recall procedure. No receipt is required. For any additional information, consumer service Le Gaulois / LDC Shortbread can be reached at 02 43 62 70 00 (non-premium rate call).

THE consumer reminder will remain active until October 30, 2025official end date of the procedure.