Nine supermarket food items recalled – possible ‘mouse contamination’ | UK | News
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A food company has recalled nine of its products from shelves due to possible “mouse contamination”. Customers have been warned not to eat any of these products as they may be “unsafe”.
MOMA Foods has issued a warning about various porridge pots and sachet products, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said in an alert published today (22 March). MOMA products are sold in many supermarkets and shops across the UK.
on it websiteThe FSA said: “MOMA Foods is recalling several oat containers and sachet products due to possible mouse contamination at its manufacturing facility.”
It added: “MOMA Foods is recalling the above products. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores and websites that sell these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they purchase the products.”
The full list of affected products is listed below. The codes mentioned here will be printed on the bottom of the porridge containers and the back of the bags.
MOMA Almond Paste and Salted Caramel Porridge Pot 55gr
Lot number – M5296, M5297, M5303, M5304, M5315, M5339, M5342
MOMA Apple, Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Porridge Pot 65gr
Lot number – M5261, M5328, M5329, M6026, M6027
MOMA Banana and Peanut Butter Protein Porridge Pot 65gr
Lot number – M5248, M5251, M5304, M5307
MOMA Blueberry & Vanilla Porridge Pot 65gr
Lot number – M5283, M5284, M5285, M5335, M5336, M6027, M6028
MOMA Cranberry and Grape Porridge Pot 70gr
Lot number M5293, M5294, M5295, M5321, M5322, M5329, M5330, M5331
MOMA Golden Syrup Porridge Pot 70gr
Lot number – M5241, M5244, M5245, M5261, M5293, M5311, M5314, M5346, M5349
MOMA Plain Sugar-Free Porridge Pot 65gr
Lot number – M5279, M5280, M5281, M5308, M5309, M5310, M5311, M5345,
MOMA Almond Paste and Salted Caramel Porridge Sachets 7x40g
Lot number – M5289, M5290
MOMA Apple, Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Porridge Bags 6x40g
Lot number – M5293, M5294, M5295
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As part of the risk statement, the FSA said: “These products may contain mouse contamination, which may make them unsafe to eat.” However, other MOMA products are not affected.
Advice to consumers
One security noticeMOM said: “Consumers who purchased the affected MOMA porridge products are asked not to consume them.
“Instead, they must return the items to the store where they were purchased and receive a full refund.”
For more information you can email getintouch@momafoods.co.uk.
