The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1686-2018·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 indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves the presence of an undeclared ingredient (cyclamates) confirmed by testing, which aligns with the criteria for moderate severity involving labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Gels, specifically the Espresso Lover Gel in single-packet and 24-packet box formats. The recall was initiated after the firm's supplier of L-Leucine notified them that the ingredient may contain cyclamates. Subsequent testing of the product confirmed the presence of cyclamates.

The recall covers all lots of the affected products. The source text indicates that 22,848,401 units were distributed domestically, with a distribution pattern described as worldwide. The specific UPCs for the single-packet item are 769493100078 and for the 24-packet box are 769493200082.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. The presence of cyclamates in the product constitutes a labeling and safety issue, as the ingredient was not declared on the product label.

The recalled product

Product
GU Energy Gels: Espresso Lover Gel; GUGEL 1 Pkt; item # 123021, UPC:769493100078; GUGEL 24Pkt Box; item number 123050 , UPC769493200082 .
Manufacturer
Advanced Food Concepts
Category
Food — Sports Nutrition / Energy Gels
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)

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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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