The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1716-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

Advanced Food Concepts Recalls GU Energy Stroopwafels Due to Cyclamates

Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Stroopwafels because testing confirmed the presence of 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 FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which is defined as a situation unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves the presence of an unlisted ingredient (cyclamates) rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Food Concepts is voluntarily recalling GU Energy Stroopwafels, a Dutch-style syrup-filled waffle cookie in Caramel Coffee and Waffle flavors. 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 includes all lots of the product, specifically the 1-packet and 16-packet box formats. The source text indicates that 22,848,401 units were distributed domestically, with a distribution pattern described as worldwide. The agency has classified this recall as Class III.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. Cyclamates are not permitted in food products in the United States.

The recalled product

Product
GU Energy Stroopwafels; Dutch-Style syrup filled waffle cookie; Caramel Coffee, Waffle; WAFFLE 1 Pkt, Item # 124203, UPC: 769493101631; WAFFLE 16 Pkt Box, Item # 124199, UPC:769493101594;
Manufacturer
Advanced Food Concepts
Category
Food — Baked Goods / Cookies
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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