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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-1699-2018/FDA enforcement
Advanced Food Concepts·Food·Jul 18, 2018

Gu Energy Gels: Vanilla Bean, Gel

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Firm was notified by L-Leucine supplier that product may contain cyclamates. Testing of the product confirmed this and a recall was initiated.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAdvanced Food Concepts
Recalling firmAdvanced Food ConceptsBerkeley, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 69493 10002 37 69493 90001 27 69493 10087 07 69493 20002 0
Lot / date codes
  • All lots
Distribution area

worldwide distribution

United States

Quantity affected22, 848, 401 (All Domestically)
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 8, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1699-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Advanced Food Concepts initiated this food recall on July 18, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm was notified by L-Leucine supplier that product may contain cyclamates. Testing of the product confirmed this and a recall was initiated. The FDA report lists distribution as: worldwide distribution.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm was notified by L-Leucine supplier that product may contain cyclamates. Testing of the product confirmed this and a recall was initiated.

Gu Energy Gels: Vanilla Bean, Gel was made or distributed by Advanced Food Concepts in Berkeley, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1699-2018, dated August 8, 2018.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Gu Energy Gels: Vanilla Bean, Gel recall?

Advanced Food Concepts recalled Gu Energy Gels: Vanilla Bean, Gel in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-1699-2018. Firm was notified by L-Leucine supplier that product may contain cyclamates. Testing of the product confirmed this and a recall was initiated.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Advanced Food Concepts recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1699-2018. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.