Why it was recalled
Firm was notified by L-Leucine supplier that product may contain cyclamates. Testing of the product confirmed this and a recall was initiated.
Product description
GU Energy Gels: Gingerade, Gel; GUGEL 1 Pkt; item # 124297, UPC: 769493102409; GUGEL 24Pkt Box; item number 124296, UPC: 769493102393.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
All lots
Where it was sold
worldwide distribution
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1688-2018
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 18, 2018
- FDA report date
- Aug 8, 2018
- Quantity
- 22, 848, 401 (All Domestically)
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Advanced Food Concepts
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1688-2018, exactly as published.
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- City
- Berkeley
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 80591
- Address
- 1609 4th St
- Code information
- All lots
- Postal code
- 94710-1708
- Report date
- Aug 8, 2018
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1688-2018
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- Advanced Food Concepts
- Product quantity
- 22, 848, 401 (All Domestically)
- Termination date
- Nov 14, 2019
- Reason for recall
- Firm was notified by L-Leucine supplier that product may contain cyclamates. Testing of the product confirmed this and a recall was initiated.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- GU Energy Gels: Gingerade, Gel; GUGEL 1 Pkt; item # 124297, UPC: 769493102409; GUGEL 24Pkt Box; item number 124296, UPC: 769493102393.
- Distribution pattern
- worldwide distribution
- Recall initiation date
- Jul 18, 2018
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jul 31, 2018