CLASS III Food recall · Reported 8 Aug 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

GU Energy Gels: Triberry, Gel recalled by Advanced Food Concepts

Advanced Food Concepts is recalling GU Energy Gels: Triberry, Gel. The recall was initiated on 18 Jul 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll lots
Quantity recalled22, 848, 401 (All Domestically)

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-1698-2018
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
Other

Timeline

18 Jul 2018Recall initiated by company
31 Jul 2018Classified by FDA+13 days
8 Aug 2018Published 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: Triberry, Gel; GUGEL 1 Pkt; item # 123020, UPC: 769493100054; GUGEL 8Pkt Box, item # 123034, UPC: 769493900043; GUGEL 15 Serve Pkt, item # 124253, UPC: 769493102096 GUGEL 24Pkt Box; item number 123049, UPC:. 769493200068.

Where it was distributed

worldwide distribution

Questions about this recall

Is GU Energy Gels: Triberry, Gel recalled?

Yes. Advanced Food Concepts recalled GU Energy Gels: Triberry, Gel on 18 Jul 2018. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1698-2018.

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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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