The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1696-2018·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 indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves an unapproved additive (cyclamates) rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk contamination or labeling issues.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Gels in the 'Tastefully Nude' flavor. The recall affects single-packet units (item # 123835) and 24-packet boxes (item number 123836). The company was notified by its L-Leucine supplier that the product might contain cyclamates, and subsequent testing confirmed this finding.

The recall covers all lots of the affected product. According to the structured data, 22,848,401 units were distributed domestically, with a distribution pattern described as worldwide. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III.

Consumers who have purchased these specific GU Energy Gels should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund. Cyclamates are not approved for use in food products in the United States.

The recalled product

Product
GU Energy Gels: Tastefully Nude, Gel; GUGEL 1 Pkt; item # 123835, UPC: 769493200976; GUGEL 24Pkt Box; item number 123836, UPC:769493200983.
Manufacturer
Advanced Food Concepts
Category
Food — Sports Nutrition
Hazard

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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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