The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1710-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

GU Energy Chews Recalled for Potential Cyclamate Contamination

Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Chews because testing confirmed the product may contain cyclamates, an ingredient not listed on the label.

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 unlisted ingredient (cyclamates) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Chews in Blueberry Pomegranate 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 are GU Energy Chews, Blueberry Pomegranate, in single-packet (Item # 124181, UPC: 769493101440) and 18-packet box (Item # 124177, UPC: 769493101402) formats. The recall covers all lots of these specific items. The source text indicates that 22,848,401 units were distributed domestically, with worldwide distribution noted.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the contamination.

The recalled product

Product
GU Energy Chews; Blueberry Pomegranate, Chews; CHEWS 1 Pkt, Item # 124181, UPC: 769493101440; CHEWS 18 Pkt Box, Item # 124177, UPC: 769493101402.
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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