The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1699-2018·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 unapproved food additive.

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 agency classified this as an FDA Class III recall, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves an unapproved additive (cyclamates) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Food Concepts is voluntarily recalling GU Energy Gels in Vanilla Bean 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 affected products include GU Energy Gels in various package sizes, including 1-packet, 8-packet, 15-packet, and 24-packet boxes. The recall covers all lots of the product. The source text indicates that 22,848,401 units were distributed domestically, with worldwide distribution noted.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Cyclamates are not approved for use in food products in the United States.

The recalled product

Product
GU Energy Gels: Vanilla Bean, Gel; GUGEL 1 Pkt; item # 123017, UPC: 769493100023; GUGEL 8Pkt Box, item # 123032, UPC: 769493900012; GUGEL 15 Serve Pkt, item # 124099, UPC: 769493100870; GUGEL 24Pkt Box; item number 123049, UPC:. 769493200020.
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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