The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1711-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

GU Energy Chews Recalled for Potential Cyclamate Contamination

Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Chews because testing confirmed the presence of cyclamates, an ingredient not declared 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 the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a labeling error (undeclared cyclamates) rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Food Concepts is voluntarily recalling GU Energy Chews, Orange flavor, in single-packet and 18-packet box formats. The recall was initiated after the firm's supplier of L-Leucine notified them that the ingredient may contain cyclamates. Subsequent testing of the product confirmed the presence of cyclamates.

The recall covers all lots of the affected products, with a total of 22,848,401 units distributed domestically and worldwide. The presence of cyclamates is a labeling issue, as the ingredient is not listed on the product packaging.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
GU Energy Chews; Orange, Chews; CHEWS 1 Pkt, Item # 124182, UPC: 769493101457; CHEWS 18 Pkt Box, Item # 124178, UPC: 769493101419.
Manufacturer
Advanced Food Concepts
Category
Food — Sports Nutrition / Energy Chews
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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