The United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has rated the recall of popular Granola Bars as a “Class II” level. Class II recalls involve products that “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
In December 2024, over 2 million cases of MadeGood granola bars were voluntarily recalled over the possibility of metal contamination.
The granola bars are made by snack manufacturer Riverside Natural Foods Inc.
The preliminary December 9 recall announcement came about after MadeGood received seven complaints out of the hundreds of millions of bars sold. The granola bars were ultimately recalled “due to the potential presence of a piece of metal in the product, which, if consumed, may result in a safety hazard,” the company stated, per USA Today.
According to statement issued by USFDA, certain batches of MadeGood granola bars were recalled due to the potential presence of a piece of metal in the product, which, if consumed, may result in a safety hazard.
Specific products impacted by this recall include the following MadeGood products: Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, Mixed Berry Granola Bars, Strawberry Granola Bars, Cookies & Crème Granola Bars, Chocolate Banana Granola Bars, Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake Granola Bars, Chocolate Drizzled Cookie Crumble Granola Bars, and Chocolate Drizzled Vanilla Granola Bars.
“Recalled products were produced between January and November 2024 and distributed throughout Canada, the United States and other international markets. Product UPCs and best by dates included in the recall can be found on the website.” it stated.
Describing what the metal looks like, the MadeGood website says, “The piece of metal is a small, flat brush bristle, and highly unlikely to be present in our products.”
What is FDA’s Class II risk classification?
On February 11, the FDA raised the recall’s risk level to the second-highest risk classification, warning against “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
After an extensive investigation, Riverside Natural Foods released a statement, determining that the issue’s source was identified in the manufacturing process. “The company has remediated the issue and tested the new processes to ensure that any future risk is fully mitigated,” it stated.
Fortunately, no injuries related to the granola bars in question have been reported.
What consumer’s can do?
A full refund has been promised to the customers who may have bought the impacted products listed in the granola bars recall. “Consumers who have purchased these products are asked to check them against the list and return the recalled product to the store where they bought it for a full refund,” reassured the company.
