The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1718-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

GU Energy Stroopwafels Recalled for Potential Cyclamate Contamination

Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Stroopwafels because testing confirmed the presence of cyclamates, an unapproved food additive.

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 involves an unapproved additive (cyclamates) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Food Concepts is voluntarily recalling GU Energy Stroopwafels, a Dutch-style syrup-filled waffle cookie, due to the presence of cyclamates. The company was notified by its L-Leucine supplier that the ingredient might contain cyclamates, and subsequent testing of the product confirmed this finding.

The recall includes all lots of the product, specifically the WAFFLE 1 Pkt (Item # 124325, UPC: 769493102522) and the WAFFLE 16 Pkt Box (Item # 124321, UPC: 769493102492). A total of 22,848,401 units were distributed domestically and worldwide.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Cyclamates are not approved for use in food in the United States.

The recalled product

Product
GU Energy Stroopwafels; Dutch-Style syrup filled waffle cookie; Gingerade, Waffle; WAFFLE 1 Pkt, Item # 124325, UPC:769493102522; WAFFLE 16 Pkt Box, Item # 124321, UPC:769493102492;
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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