The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1687-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

GU Energy Gels Recalled for Potential Cyclamate Contamination

Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Gels in French Toast flavor 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 indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard involves an unapproved substance (cyclamates) with no reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Gels in the French Toast 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 this substance.

The affected products are GU Energy Gels: French Toast, Gel, sold as single packets (Item # 124523, UPC: 769493103239) and 24-packet boxes (Item # 124528, UPC: 769493103246). The recall covers all lots of these specific items. The source text indicates a worldwide distribution pattern.

Consumers should stop using the recalled products. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
GU Energy Gels: French Toast, Gel; GUGEL 1 Pkt; item # 124523, UPC:769493103239; GUGEL 24Pkt Box; item number 124528 , UPC: 769493103246 .
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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