Porridge recalled months after mouse contamination

Porridge recall after contamination report

Moma Foods has recalled some porridge pots and sachets from supermarket shelves after what it described as "a mouse contamination event" at a third-party manufacturing facility last autumn.

The Food Standards Agency issued an alert on Sunday saying the company was recalling nine items, including porridge pots and sachets. The agency warned that the affected products may contain mouse contamination and are therefore unsafe to eat.

Moma, which is owned by AG Barr, said it began an investigation after receiving a consumer report of a potential contamination issue. According to the company, the third-party manufacturer informed it on 20 March that a mouse contamination event had occurred in autumn 2025.

Company and regulator response

The company said no other goods were affected and that those products remain safe to consume. It added that it was working with the Food Standards Agency to remove all affected batches from sale and ensure that required health protocols were followed.

Moma said it had received only one consumer report so far, but was recalling all batches produced during the relevant timeframe as a precaution.

The Food Standards Agency said consumers who bought the affected Moma porridge products should not eat them. Instead, they should return the items to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Business background

Moma was founded in 2006 and was acquired by AG Barr in 2022 after the drinks maker had previously taken a major stake in the business.

Alongside its porridge range, the company also produces oat milk.