Urgent recall issued for popular porridge products over mouse contamination risk
- Love Ballymena
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Shoppers are being warned to check their cupboards after a wide range of popular porridge products were urgently recalled due to a potential contamination risk.
The recall, issued on 22 March 2026, affects multiple porridge pots and sachets made by sold through Tesco and Sainsbury’s stores, with customers advised not to eat the products under any circumstances.
Contamination concern prompts action
The recall has been triggered due to concerns over possible mouse contamination, prompting immediate action to remove specific batches from shelves.
Customers who have purchased any of the affected items are being urged to take precautions and follow official guidance.
Full list of affected products
A number of varieties and pack sizes are included in the recall, covering both single pots and multi-sachet boxes.
Porridge pots affected:
Almond Butter & Salted Caramel (55g)
Date codes: 23/10/2026, 11/11/2026, 17/11/2026, 05/12/2026
Batch codes: M5296 00, M5297 00, M5315 00, M5339 00, M5342 00
Apple Cinnamon & Brown Sugar (65g)
Date codes: 18/09/2026, 24/11/2026, 26/01/2027
Batch codes: M5261 00, M5328 00, M5329 00, M6026 00, M6027 00
Blueberry & Vanilla (65g)
Date codes: 10/10/2026, 01/12/2026, 27/01/2027
Batch codes: M5283 00, M5284 00, M5285 00, M5335 00, M5336 00, M6027 00, M6028 00
Gluten Free Cranberry & Raisin (70g)
Date code: 25/11/2026
Batch codes: M5329 00, M5330 00
Sachet packs affected:
Almond Butter & Salted Caramel (6 sachets, 240g)
Date code: 15/10/2026
Batch codes: L5290 00, M5289 00, M5290 00
Apple Cinnamon & Brown Sugar (7 sachets, 280g)
Date codes: 18/10/2026, 19/10/2026
Batch codes: M5293 00, M5294 00, M5295 00
What customers should do
Anyone who has bought an affected product is advised not to eat it.
Instead, customers can:
Return the item to any Tesco store for a full refund
No receipt is required
Contact the company via email at getintouch@momafoods.co.uk for further information
Tesco has confirmed that no other products are affected by this recall and apologised for the inconvenience caused.
Customers are encouraged to check cupboards carefully, particularly if they regularly purchase convenient breakfast options.
At a glance
Multiple Moma porridge pots and sachets recalled on 22 March 2026
Products sold through Tesco & Sainsbury’s stores are affected
Recall issued due to potential mouse contamination
Several flavours and batch codes included
Customers warned not to eat affected items
Full refunds available with no receipt required
Products can be returned to any Tesco or Sainsbury’s store
No other Tesco or Sainsbury’s products impacted
Shoppers urged to check cupboards at home