The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1688-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

GU Energy Gels Recalled for Potential Cyclamate Contamination

Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Gels because testing confirmed the product may contain cyclamates, an ingredient not listed 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 FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which is defined as a violation of labeling or manufacturing regulations that is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves an unlisted ingredient (cyclamates) rather than a high-risk pathogen or allergen, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Food Concepts is voluntarily recalling GU Energy Gels in Gingerade 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, Gingerade, Gel, sold in single packets (Item # 124297, UPC: 769493102409) and 24-packet boxes (Item # 124296, UPC: 769493102393). The recall covers all lots of these specific products. The source text indicates a worldwide distribution pattern, with a total of 22,848,401 units distributed domestically.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for 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: Gingerade, Gel; GUGEL 1 Pkt; item # 124297, UPC: 769493102409; GUGEL 24Pkt Box; item number 124296, UPC: 769493102393.
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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