The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1707-2018·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 the rubric defines as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves potential contamination with cyclamates, a low-risk issue compared to high-risk pathogens or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Food Concepts is voluntarily recalling Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gels in Strawberry Kiwi flavor. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by its L-Leucine supplier that the product may contain cyclamates. Subsequent testing of the product confirmed the presence of these substances.

The recall includes specific Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gels products: ROC GEL 1 Pkt (Item # 123063), ROC GEL 15 Serve Pkt (Item # 124254), and ROC GEL 24 Pkt Box (Item # 123070). The source text indicates that all lots are affected and that the product was distributed worldwide.

Consumers should stop using the recalled products. The source text does not specify further consumer instructions or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the contamination.

The recalled product

Product
Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gels: Strawberry Kiwi Roc Gel: ROC GEL 1 Pkt, Item # 123063, UPC: 769493105080; ROC GEL 15 Serve Pkt, Item # 124254, UPC:769493102102; ROC GEL 24 Pkt Box, Item # 123070, UPC: .769493205094

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.

See all 43 products in this recall →