Urgent Recall Issued for Popular Breakfast Porridge Products
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched an urgent recall for a wide range of MOMA porridge products, warning shoppers not to consume them under any circumstances due to potential mouse contamination. This alert affects items stocked at major supermarkets including Waitrose, Ocado, Tesco, and Morrisons, among others.
Details of the Contamination and Recall
MOMA has identified possible mouse contamination at its manufacturing site, prompting the recall of multiple porridge flavours. Consumers who have purchased any of the affected products are advised to immediately return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. The recall covers various pack sizes and lot numbers, with specific details provided below.
Affected Products and Codes:
- MOMA Almond Butter & Salted Caramel Porridge Pot 55g: Pack sizes 1pk, 8pk, 12pk. Lot numbers M5296, M5297, M5303, M5304, M5315, M5339, M5342. Best before dates from 23/10/26 to 05/12/26.
- MOMA Apple, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Porridge Pot 65g: Pack sizes 1pk, 8pk. Lot numbers M5261, M5328, M5329, M6026, M6027. Best before dates from 18/09/26 to 26/01/27.
- MOMA Banana & Peanut Butter Protein Porridge Pot 65g: Pack sizes 1pk, 8pk. Lot numbers M5248, M5251, M5304, M5307. Best before dates from 05/09/26 to 31/10/26.
- MOMA Blueberry & Vanilla Porridge Pot 65g: Pack sizes 1pk, 8pk. Lot numbers M5283, M5284, M5285, M5335, M5336, M6027, M6028. Best before dates from 10/10/26 to 27/01/27.
- MOMA Cranberry & Raisin Porridge Pot 70g: Pack sizes 1pk, 8pk, 12pk. Lot numbers M5293, M5294, M5295, M5321, M5322, M5329, M5330, M5331. Best before dates from 20/10/26 to 26/11/26.
- MOMA Golden Syrup Porridge Pot 70g: Pack sizes 1pk, 8pk, 12pk. Lot numbers M5241, M5244, M5245, M5261, M5293, M5311, M5314, M5346, M5349. Best before dates from 29/08/26 to 12/12/26.
- MOMA Plain No-Added Sugar Porridge Pot 65g: Pack sizes 1pk, 12pk. Lot numbers M5279, M5280, M5281, M5308, M5309, M5310, M5311, M5345. Best before dates from 06/10/26 to 11/12/26.
- MOMA Almond Butter & Salted Caramel Porridge Sachets 7x40g: Pack sizes 1pk, 5pk. Lot numbers M5289, M5290. Best before date 15/10/26.
- MOMA Apple, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Porridge Sachets 6x40g: Pack sizes 1pk, 5pk. Lot numbers M5293, M5294, M5295. Best before date 19/10/26.
Consumer Safety and Next Steps
The FSA emphasises that this recall is a precautionary measure to protect public health. Shoppers should check their pantries for any of the listed products and refrain from consumption. If in possession of these items, return them to the retailer promptly to receive a full refund. For further information, consumers can contact the FSA or MOMA directly.
This incident highlights the importance of rigorous food safety standards in manufacturing processes. The affected supermarkets have been notified and are cooperating with the recall to ensure customer safety.
