Seven Porridge Pots and Two Sachets Pulled from Shelves
British porridge brand Moma has issued an urgent recall on several products amid fears of possible mice contamination at their production site. Consumers are warned: do not eat the affected porridge pots and sachets.
The Food Standards Agency confirmed: “Moma Foods is recalling various porridge pots and sachet products because of possible mouse contamination at the manufacturing site.” The agency stressed these products may contain mouse contamination, making them unsafe to eat.
What’s Being Recalled?
- Almond Butter & Salted Caramel porridge pot
- Apple, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar porridge pot
- Banana & Peanut Butter Protein porridge pot
- Blueberry & Vanilla porridge pot
- Cranberry & Raisin porridge pot
- Golden Syrup porridge pot
- Plain No-Added Sugar porridge pot
- Almond Butter & Salted Caramel pouch sachet
- Apple, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar sachet
Moma reassures that no other products are affected, but urges customers to return any of the above items to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Moma: Safety First Despite Low Risk
A spokesperson for Moma said, Even though the chance of contamination of any of the above products is low, we have taken this precautionary step to ensure the safety of our consumers.
The company advises: “Any consumers who have purchased affected Moma porridge products are asked not to consume them. Instead, return the products to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.”
Point of sale notices have been placed in stores and online. An alert is also live on Moma’s website.
From Railway Arch to National Recall
Moma Foods started in 2006 under a railway arch in Deptford, south-east London, selling porridge and smoothies. Now a well-known brand, this recall is a significant precaution to protect customers nationwide.
