The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1685-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

GU Energy Gels Recalled for Potential Cyclamate Contamination

Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Gels because testing confirmed the presence of cyclamates, an ingredient not declared on the label.

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 the rubric associates with minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination where adverse health consequences are unlikely. The presence of an undeclared substance (cyclamates) fits the criteria for a moderate severity labeling/contamination issue.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Food Concepts is voluntarily recalling GU Energy Gels in Cucumber Mint flavor. The recall was initiated after the firm's supplier of L-Leucine notified them that the ingredient might contain cyclamates. Subsequent testing of the product confirmed the presence of cyclamates.

The affected products are GU Energy Gels, Cucumber Mint, Gel, sold in single packets (Item # 124123, UPC 769493101020) and 24-packet boxes (Item # 124125, UPC 769493101044). The recall covers all lots of these specific items. The source text indicates a distribution pattern of worldwide distribution, with a total quantity of 22,848,401 units.

Cyclamates are not declared on the product label. Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that while there is a violation of labeling or manufacturing regulations, it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
GU Energy Gels: Cucumber Mint, Gel; GUGEL 1 Pkt; item # 124123, UPC ;769493101020; GUGEL 24Pkt Box; item number 124125 , UPC 769493101044.
Manufacturer
Advanced Food Concepts
Category
Food — Sports Nutrition
Hazard

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Lot numbers (1)

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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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