The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1700-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

Roctane Energy Gels Recalled for Potential Cyclamate Contamination

Advanced Food Concepts is recalling Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gels 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 low probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard involves an unapproved additive (cyclamates) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate or low-risk precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Food Concepts is recalling Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gels, including Blueberry Pomegranate flavor and various Roc Gel packet sizes, due to the potential presence of cyclamates. The firm was notified by its L-Leucine supplier that the product might contain cyclamates, and subsequent testing of the product confirmed this finding.

The recall covers all lots of the affected products, which were distributed worldwide. The source text does not specify the exact number of units recalled or the specific geographic regions affected beyond the global distribution scope.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm for disposal or return. The recall was initiated after the contamination was confirmed through testing.

The recalled product

Product
Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gels: Blueberry Pomegranate, Roc Gel: ROC GEL 1 Pkt, Item # 123058, UPC: 769493105011; ROC GEL 15 Serve Pkt, Item # 124103. UPC: 769493100917; ROC GEL 24 Pkt Box, Item # 123065, UPC: 769493205018
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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