CLASS III Food recall · Reported 8 Aug 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
GU Energy Gels: Caramel Macchiato, Gel recalled
Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Gels: Caramel Macchiato, Gel. The recall was initiated on 18 Jul 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1684-2018
- FDA event ID
- 80591
- Recalling firm
- Advanced Food Concepts, Berkeley, CA
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Jul 2018
- FDA classified
- 31 Jul 2018
- Reported
- 8 Aug 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Candy
Timeline
| 18 Jul 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 31 Jul 2018 | Classified by FDA | +13 days |
| 8 Aug 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
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.
Product as listed by the FDA
GU Energy Gels: Caramel Macchiato, Gel; GUGEL 1 Pkt; item # 123031, UPC 769493200518; GUGEL 24Pkt Box; item number 123056, UPC 769493200525
Where it was distributed
worldwide distribution
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Firm was notified by L-Leucine supplier that product may contain cyclamates. Testing of the product confirmed this and a recall was initiated.
Which lots are affected?
All lots
Where was it sold?
worldwide distribution
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS III | GU Energy Stroopwafels recalled by Advanced Food Concepts | Advanced Food Concepts | Other | CA |
| Food | CLASS III | GU Energy Gels: Gingerade, Gel recalled by Advanced Food Concepts | Advanced Food Concepts | Other | CA |
| Food | CLASS III | GU Energy Stroopwafels recalled by Advanced Food Concepts | Advanced Food Concepts | Other | CA |
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