Full Breakdown
MOMA Foods Issues Recall Due to Possible Mouse Contamination
3/22/2026, 8:32:51 PM
Overview of the Recall
MOMA Foods has initiated a recall of several porridge pots and sachet products due to potential mouse contamination at its manufacturing site. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued an alert on March 22, detailing the specific products affected by this recall.
Affected Products
The recall includes the following MOMA products:
- MOMA Almond Butter & Salted Caramel Porridge Pot (55g) - Lot numbers: M5296, M5297, M5303, M5304, M5315, M5339, M5342
- MOMA Apple, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Porridge Pot (65g) - Lot numbers: M5261, M5328, M5329, M6026, M6027
- MOMA Banana & Peanut Butter Protein Porridge Pot (65g) - Lot numbers: M5248, M5251, M5304, M5307
- MOMA Blueberry & Vanilla Porridge Pot (65g) - Lot numbers: M5283, M5284, M5285, M5335, M5336, M6027, M6028
- MOMA Cranberry & Raisin Porridge Pot (70g) - Lot numbers: M5293, M5294, M5295, M5321, M5322, M5329, M5330, M5331
- MOMA Golden Syrup Porridge Pot (70g) - Lot numbers: M5241, M5244, M5245, M5261, M5293, M5311, M5314, M5346, M5349
- MOMA Plain No-Added Sugar Porridge Pot (65g) - Lot numbers: M5279, M5280, M5281, M5308, M5309, M5310, M5311, M5345
- MOMA Almond Butter & Salted Caramel Porridge Sachets (7x40g) - Lot numbers: M5289, M5290
- MOMA Apple, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Porridge Sachets (6x40g) - Lot numbers: M5293, M5294, M5295
Consumer Advisory
The FSA has advised consumers who have purchased any of the affected products not to consume them. Instead, they should return the items to the point of purchase for a full refund. MOMA Foods has committed to displaying point-of-sale notices in retail stores and on its website to inform customers of the recall and provide guidance on returning the products.
Official Statements & Responses
MOMA Foods stated, “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.” The FSA emphasized that the affected products may contain mouse contamination, rendering them unsafe for consumption.
Criticism & Opposition
While no specific criticisms have been reported regarding MOMA Foods' handling of the recall, the incident raises concerns about food safety practices in manufacturing. Consumers often expect stringent hygiene standards, and any lapse can lead to significant public health risks.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Currently, there are no conflicting reports regarding the recall itself; however, the FSA has not disclosed whether any illnesses have been reported as a result of consuming the contaminated products. This information could be critical for assessing the overall impact of the contamination.
What's Next
MOMA Foods will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary. Consumers are encouraged to reach out to MOMA Foods via email at getintouch@momafoods.co.uk for further information regarding the recall.
