The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1693-2018·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, a substance not permitted in food.

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 typically corresponds to a low to moderate severity. The hazard involves an unapproved substance (cyclamates) but the agency's classification suggests a remote probability of adverse health consequences, fitting the Moderate category for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Food Concepts is voluntarily recalling GU Energy Gels in Salted Caramel flavor. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by its L-Leucine supplier that the product might contain cyclamates. Subsequent testing of the product confirmed the presence of cyclamates.

The recall includes multiple package configurations of the product, including single packets, 8-packet boxes, 15-serve packets, and 24-packet boxes. The source text indicates that all lots are affected and that the product was distributed worldwide. The total quantity of product involved is 22,848,401 units.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that there is a remote probability that adverse health consequences would be expected.

The recalled product

Product
GU Energy Gels: Salted Caramel, Gel; GUGEL 1 Pkt; item # 123027, UPC:769493100184; GUGEL 8Pkt Box, Item # 123037, UPC: 769493900180; GUGEL 15 Serve Pkt, Item # 124098, UPC: 769493100863; GUGEL 24Pkt Box; item number 123041, UPC: 769493200198.
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)

  • 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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