Porridge Recalled Months After Mouse Contamination
Moma Foods has issued a recall for select porridge pots and sachets due to concerns about mouse contamination that occurred last autumn. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) released an alert on Sunday advising consumers to avoid these products.
Details of the Porridge Recall
– Affected Products: The recall encompasses nine items, including both porridge pots and sachets.
– Background: Moma Foods, owned by AG Barr, launched an investigation following a consumer report regarding a potential contamination issue.
– Notification: The third-party manufacturer informed Moma on March 20 that a mouse contamination event had taken place in autumn 2025.
Products Being Recalled
The following Moma products are included in the recall:
– Porridge Pots:
– Almond Butter & Salted Caramel Porridge Pot (55g) – available in one, eight, and 12 packs
– Apple, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Porridge Pot (65g) – available in one and eight packs
– Banana & Peanut Butter Protein Porridge Pot (65g) – available in one and eight packs
– Blueberry & Vanilla Porridge Pot (65g) – available in one and eight packs
– Cranberry & Raisin Porridge Pot (70g) – available in one, eight, and 12 packs
– Golden Syrup Porridge Pot (70g) – available in one, eight, and 12 packs
– Plain No-Added Sugar Porridge Pot (65g) – available in one and 12 packs
– Porridge Sachets:
– Almond Butter & Salted Caramel Porridge Sachets (7x40g) – available in one and five packs
– Apple, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Porridge Sachets (6x40g) – available in one and five packs
Consumer Guidance
The FSA has urged customers who have purchased these affected Moma porridge products not to consume them. Instead, they should return the products to the store for a full refund.
Moma Foods emphasized that it is collaborating with the FSA to ensure that all affected batches are removed from sale and that necessary health protocols are adhered to. Although only one consumer report has been received so far, the company is taking precautionary measures by recalling all batches produced within the relevant timeframe.
Company Background
Founded in 2006 by Tom Mercer, Moma began its journey trading from a railway arch at Waterloo Station in London. In 2022, the company was acquired by AG Barr, which had previously taken a significant stake in the brand.
If you own any of the recalled products, please take immediate action to ensure your safety and avoid potential health risks associated with mouse contamination.