The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1722-2018·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 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 FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which indicates a remote possibility of adverse health consequences. The presence of cyclamates is a regulatory violation and a potential health risk, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Stroopwafels, a Dutch-style syrup-filled waffle cookie in Salty's Caramel flavor. The recall was initiated after the firm's L-Leucine supplier notified them that the product may contain cyclamates. Subsequent testing of the product confirmed the presence of cyclamates.

The affected products include the WAFFLE 1 Pkt (Item # 124205, UPC: 769493101655) and the WAFFLE 16 Pkt Box (Item # 124201, UPC: 769493101617). The recall covers all lots of these items. A total of 22,848,401 units were distributed domestically, with worldwide distribution also noted.

Consumers should stop using the recalled products and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
GU Energy Stroopwafels; Dutch-Style syrup filled waffle cookie;, Salty's Caramel, Waffle; WAFFLE 1 Pkt, Item # 124205, UPC: 769493101655; WAFFLE 16 Pkt Box, Item # 124201, UPC: 769493101617.

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 →