Moma Foods Issues Urgent Recall Over Mouse Contamination Concerns
British porridge and oat drink brand Moma has issued an urgent warning and recall for several of its products following serious concerns over potential mouse contamination at its manufacturing facility. The recall affects a total of seven porridge pot varieties and two porridge sachet products, with customers being strongly advised not to consume any affected items.
Official Recall and Safety Warnings
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has confirmed the recall, stating explicitly: "Moma Foods is recalling various porridge pots and sachet products because of possible mouse contamination at the manufacturing site." The agency further warned that "These products may contain mouse contamination, making them unsafe to eat."
Customers who have purchased any of the affected products are being instructed to return them immediately to their place of purchase, where they will receive a full refund. The company has emphasized that this is a precautionary measure, stating in an official release: "Even though the chance of contamination of any of the above products being affected is low, we have taken this precautionary step to ensure the safety of our consumers."
Affected Products and Identification Details
The recall encompasses a wide range of popular porridge products, including both single-serve pots and multi-pack sachets. The affected porridge pot varieties include:
- Almond butter and salted caramel
- Apple, cinnamon and brown sugar
- Banana and peanut butter protein
- Blueberry and vanilla
- Cranberry and raisin
- Golden syrup
- Plain no-added sugar
Additionally, the almond butter and salted caramel, and apple, cinnamon and brown sugar porridge sachets are also included in this urgent recall. Each product can be identified by specific lot numbers printed on the packaging - on the bottom of porridge pots and the back of sachets.
Complete Product List with Identification Codes
Consumers should check their Moma products against the following comprehensive list of recalled items:
- MOMA Almond Butter & Salted Caramel Porridge Pot 55g - Pack sizes: 1pk, 8pk, 12pk; Lot numbers: M5296, M5297, M5303, M5304, M5315, M5339, M5342
- MOMA Apple, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Porridge Pot 65g - Pack sizes: 1pk, 8pk; Lot numbers: M5261, M5328, M5329, M6026, M6027
- MOMA Banana & Peanut Butter Protein Porridge Pot 65g - Pack sizes: 1pk, 8pk; Lot numbers: M5248, M5251, M5304, M5307
- MOMA Blueberry & Vanilla Porridge Pot 65g - Pack sizes: 1pk, 8pk; Lot numbers: M5283, M5284, M5285, M5335, M5336, M6027, M6028
- MOMA Cranberry & Raisin Porridge Pot 70g - Pack sizes: 1pk, 8pk, 12pk; Lot numbers: M5293, M5294, M5295, M5321, M5322, M5329, M5330, M5331
- MOMA Golden Syrup Porridge Pot 70g - Pack sizes: 1pk, 8pk, 12pk; Lot numbers: M5241, M5244, M5245, M5261, M5293, M5311, M5314, M5346, M5349
- MOMA Plain No-Added Sugar Porridge Pot 65g - Pack sizes: 1pk, 12pk; Lot numbers: M5279, M5280, M5281, M5308, M5309, M5310, M5311, M5345
- MOMA Almond Butter & Salted Caramel Porridge Sachets 7x40g - Pack sizes: 1pk, 5pk; Lot numbers: M5289, M5290
- MOMA Apple, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Porridge Sachets 6x40g - Pack sizes: 1pk, 5pk; Lot numbers: M5293, M5294, M5295
Company Response and Consumer Guidance
Moma Foods has confirmed that notices will be prominently displayed in all retail stores selling the affected items, and an alert has been published on the company's official website. The London-based company, which was founded in Deptford in 2006 and initially sold smoothies and porridge before expanding into Barista oat milk and ready-to-drink iced oat coffees, has assured consumers that none of its other product lines are affected by this recall.
The company reiterated its safety instructions: "Any consumers who have purchased affected Moma porridge products are asked not to consume them. Instead, they should return the products to the store where they were purchased and a full refund will be issued." This recall represents one of the most significant food safety actions involving a major British breakfast brand in recent years, highlighting the importance of rigorous manufacturing standards and prompt consumer protection measures.
