Major UK Supermarkets Issue Expanded Recall of Breakfast Products
An urgent food recall has been significantly expanded across several leading UK supermarket chains, including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, and Morrisons. The recall, initiated by MOMA Foods earlier this month, involves a wide range of porridge pots and sachets due to serious concerns over potential mouse contamination at the production site.
Recall Scope Broadened to Include Additional Best-Before Dates
This critical update, issued today, extends the recall to encompass all products with best-before dates ranging from 24 April 2026 to 12 March 2027. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a clear directive: consumers who have purchased these items must not consume them and should immediately return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.
The recall specifically applies to England, Northern Ireland, and Wales. Notably, the 8-pack size for the MOMA Almond Butter & Salted Caramel Porridge pot 55g has been excluded from this expanded notice, as it was mistakenly included in the original alert.
Complete List of Affected Products
The following MOMA Foods breakfast items are subject to this major recall:
- MOMA Almond Butter & Salted Caramel Porridge Pot 55g – Pack sizes: 1pk, 12pk
- MOMA Apple, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Porridge Pot 65g – Pack sizes: 1pk, 8pk
- MOMA Cranberry & Raisin Porridge Sachets 6x40g – Pack sizes: 1pk, 5pk
- MOMA Cranberry & Raisin Instant Porridge Sachets 70g – Pack sizes: 5pk, 30pk
- MOMA Plain No-added Sugar Instant Porridge Sachets 65g – Pack sizes: 5pk, 15pk, 30pk
- MOMA Jumbo Oats 450g – Pack sizes: 1pk, 6pk
- MOMA Raspberry & Apple Overnight Oats 400g – Pack sizes: 1pk, 6pk
- MOMA Banana & Peanut Butter Protein Porridge 65g – Pack sizes: 1pk, 8pk
- MOMA Blueberry & Vanilla Porridge Pot 65g – Pack sizes: 1pk, 8pk
- MOMA Cranberry & Raisin Porridge Pot 70g – Pack sizes: 1pk, 8pk, 12pk
- MOMA Golden Syrup Porridge Pot 70g – Pack sizes: 1pk, 8pk, 12pk
- MOMA Plain No-Added Sugar Porridge Pot 65g – Pack sizes: 1pk, 12pk
- MOMA Almond Butter & Salted Caramel Porridge Sachets 6x40g – Pack sizes: 1pk, 5pk
- MOMA Apple, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Porridge Sachets 7x40g – Pack sizes: 1pk, 5pk
- MOMA Blueberry & Vanilla Porridge Sachets 7x40g – Pack sizes: 1pk, 5pk
All these products share the same critical best-before date range: 24 April 2026 to 12 March 2027.
Consumer Safety Paramount
The FSA emphasises that consumer safety is the utmost priority. Customers are strongly advised to check their pantries and kitchen cupboards for any of the listed products. If found, these items should be taken back to the supermarket where they were originally purchased, regardless of whether a receipt is available, to secure a complete refund.
For further information or specific queries regarding this recall, consumers can contact MOMA Foods directly via email at getintouch@momafoods.co.uk. The company has acknowledged the production issue and is cooperating fully with food safety authorities to resolve the contamination concern promptly.
This incident underscores the rigorous food safety protocols in place within the UK retail sector and highlights the importance of swift action when potential health risks are identified. Supermarkets involved have been notified and are expected to assist customers efficiently with the return and refund process.
