GU Energy Gels Recalled for Potential Cyclamate Contamination
Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Gels (Campfire Smores) because testing confirmed the presence of cyclamates.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which typically corresponds to a score of 1 or 2. A score of 2 is assigned because the presence of cyclamates represents a regulatory compliance issue and potential low-risk contamination, rather than a cosmetic defect or documentation error.
Plain-English summary
Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Gels in the Campfire Smores flavor. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by its L-Leucine supplier that the product may contain cyclamates. Subsequent testing of the product confirmed the presence of cyclamates.
The recall includes GU Energy Gels, Campfire Smores, Gel, in single-packet and 24-packet box formats. The source text indicates that all lots are affected and that the product was distributed worldwide. The total quantity recalled is listed as 22,848,401 units.
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact Advanced Food Concepts for further instructions. The recall is classified as Class III by the FDA, indicating that the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- GU Energy Gels: Campfire Smores, Gel; GUGEL 1 Pkt; item # 124357, UPC 769493102614; GUGEL 24Pkt Box; item number 124358, UPC 769493102621
- Manufacturer
- Advanced Food Concepts
- Category
- Food — Sports Nutrition
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- All lots
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 43 recalled by Advanced Food Concepts under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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