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20-02-2025
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This Popular Granola Bar Is Being Recalled Across Multiple States
This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. The next time you take a trip to your pantry or snack cabinet, you might want to double check what you grab. A few months ago, Riverside Natural Foods Inc. voluntarily recalled 'certain batches' of MadeGood Granola Bars over concerns that these products may contain metal shards. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded this alert to a higher risk level. On February 11, 2025, the FDA heightened the recall for MadeGood Granola Bars to a class II level. This classification means that consuming these products could lead to 'temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,' as explained by the FDA. At the time of the Riverside Natural Foods' voluntary recall on December 9, 2024, the announcement shared on the FDA website stated that no injuries were reported at that time and that the recall of 2,408,883 cases of MadeGood Granola Bars was a 'precautionary measure.' It's unclear why the FDA reclassified the recall last week, but it's a good reminder to check your cupboards for any affected products. You'll want to check your kitchen to make sure you aren't harboring any potentially tainted granola bars. The MadeGood products to look out for were made between January 2024 and November 2024 and distributed throughout the U.S., Canada, and other countries. The labels listed below are the ones you'll want to look for. Chocolate Banana Granola Bars Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake Granola Bars Chocolate Drizzled Cookie Crumble Granola Bars Chocolate Drizzled Granola Bars Variety Pack Chocolate Drizzled Vanilla Granola Bars Chocolate Mini Chip Granola Bars Cookies & Creme Granola Bars Halloween Chocolate Chip Granola Mini Bars Holiday Sprinkles Chocolate Drizzled Granola Mini Bars MadeGood Variety Pack Mixed Berry Granola Bars Strawberry Granola Bars For a complete list of products, UPC codes, sizes, and best by dates, visit this link for more information. According to Riverside Natural Foods' December 9 statement, the company 'conducted an extensive investigation where the recalled products were manufactured.' As a result, they 'identified the source of an isolated issue in the manufacturing process that has been corrected.' Riverside Natural Foods also worked with retailers to get the affected products off store shelves, but if you need to double check your granola bar purchase, you can consult the products above and in the full recall link. Again, Riverside Natural Foods stated in December that the company had not received any reports of injury associated with this alert. Still, you'll want to be well-versed in the symptoms that come along with accidentally ingesting metal. The most common side effects are dental damage, laceration of the mouth or throat, or perforation of the intestine, reports the FDA. If you think you may have accidentally eaten this product, contact your doctor immediately. If you find these recalled MadeGood granola bars in your home, toss them in the trash or return them to the store for a full refund. Don't try to dissect them to remove any metal and then eat them. The risks are not worth it. If you have further questions about this alert, you can reach the company at 855-215-5695 between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET. We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Ice Cream, and They All Said the Same Thing Reese's Just Launched a Limited-Edition Peanut Butter Cup, and It Tastes 4x Better than the Original Ball Just Dropped the Most Beautiful Mason Jars for Its 140th Anniversary ("So Iconic!") Sign up for The Kitchn's Daily newsletter to receive our best recipes, posts, and shopping tips in your inbox.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
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Some MadeGood granola bars sold in Wisconsin are being recalled for possible metal contamination
The Food and Drug Administration updated a recall of more than 2.4 million cases of MadeGood granola bars, warning consumers that they could "cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences," according to the agency. Chicago-based Riverside Natural Foods voluntarily recalled certain batches of its granola bars due to potential metal contamination on Dec. 10. This month, the FDA issued a Class II recall, a more serious classification in which the product is likely to cause more adverse health consequences. MadeGood said on its website the potential piece of metal is a 'small, flat brush bristle,' adding that it is 'highly unlikely to be present in our products.' MadeGood products are sold nationwide in retail stores and online, including at Walmart, Target and Amazon. Here's what products are being recalled and what to do if you've purchased them in Wisconsin. Those products originally recalled include: 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 Chocolate Drizzled Vanilla Granola Bars The recalled products were produced between January and November 2024 and distributed throughout Canada, the United States and other international markets. An "isolated issue" in the manufacturing process that prompted the recall has already been corrected, MadeGood said in December, adding that it worked with retailers to remove impacted products from store shelves. MadeGood is offering refunds to any customer who has a recalled product in their pantry. Those who have purchased MadeGood granola products are asked to check their package against the recall list. If they have a listed product, they may return it to the store where they bought it for a full refund. Anyone with questions regarding the recall can call the MadeGood Consumer Hotline at 855-215-5695 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST or visit the MadeGood website. You can find an updated list of ongoing food recalls in Wisconsin, visit the Wisconsin Health Department website to see ongoing outbreaks, recalls and investigations in the state. For a list of national food recalls, you can visit the FDA's website here. RELATED: Wisconsin is facing an uptick in food recalls. Here's why This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: MadeGood granola bars sold in Wisconsin, nationwide recalled: FDA
Yahoo
16-02-2025
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FDA sets risk level on recall of over 2 million MadeGood granola bar cases
The Food and Drug Administration has made updates to a December recall of over 2.4 million cases of MadeGood granola bars, warning consumers of adverse health risks associated with the recall. Riverside Natural Foods Inc., the Chicago-based parent company of the organic snack manufacturer, voluntarily recalled the products due to the possibility that they were contaminated with metal. The metal would have been from a small, flat brush bristle used in the manufacturing process, according to MadeGood, which said it received seven complaints that prompted the recall, first announced Dec. 9. The recall was made "out of an abundance of caution and commitment to the well-being of our valued customers," MadeGood said in announcing the decision. While no injuries have been reported from those who consumed the identified products, the FDA this month rated the recall as a "Class II" level. See what's being recalled: Check USA TODAY's recall database Class II recalls are reserved for products that could "cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences" for consumers who are exposed to them. In these situations, the chances for "serious adverse health consequences is remote," according to the FDA. This is more serious than a Class III recall, in which using a recalled product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. Class I is the most severe classification for recalls, as it's reserved for products that have a "reasonable probability" to cause serious adverse health consequences or death if used. In the case of the MadeGood products, the FDA cited the fact that the food "may contain metal pieces" as justification for the classification. Those products originally recalled include: 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 Chocolate Drizzled Vanilla Granola Bars MadeGood granola bar recall by jcannonswim87 on Scribd The recalled products were produced between January and November 2024 and distributed throughout Canada, the United States and other international markets. An "isolated issue" in the manufacturing process that prompted the recall has already been corrected, MadeGood said in December, adding that it worked with retailers to remove impacted products from store shelves. "We have addressed the source of the issue and are conducting the voluntary recall with the knowledge of regulatory authorities," MadeGood previously said. MadeGood is offering refunds to any customer who has a recalled product in their pantry. Those who have purchased MadeGood granola products are asked to check their package against the recall list. If they have a listed product, they may return it to the store where they bought it for a full refund. Anyone with questions regarding the recall can call the MadeGood Consumer Hotline at 855-215-5695 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST or visit the MadeGood website. Contributing: Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY Eric Lagatta covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at elagatta@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Granola bar recall: FDA sets risk level after MadeGood recall 2M cases
USA Today
16-02-2025
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- USA Today
FDA sets risk level on recall of over 2 million MadeGood granola bar cases
Hear this story AI-assisted summary The FDA has set a Class II risk level for a recall of over 2.4 million MadeGood granola bars due to potential metal contamination. Consumers are advised to check their pantries for recalled products and return them for a full refund. The Food and Drug Administration has made updates to a December recall of over 2.4 million cases of MadeGood granola bars, warning consumers of adverse health risks associated with the recall. Riverside Natural Foods Inc., the Chicago-based parent company of the organic snack manufacturer, voluntarily recalled the products due to the possibility that they were contaminated with metal. The metal would have been from a small, flat brush bristle used in the manufacturing process, according to MadeGood, which said it received seven complaints that prompted the recall, first announced Dec. 9. The recall was made "out of an abundance of caution and commitment to the well-being of our valued customers," MadeGood said in announcing the decision. While no injuries have been reported from those who consumed the identified products, the FDA this month rated the recall as a "Class II" level. See what's being recalled:Check USA TODAY's recall database Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. What is the FDA's Class II recall? Class II recalls are reserved for products that could "cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences" for consumers who are exposed to them. In these situations, the chances for "serious adverse health consequences is remote," according to the FDA. This is more serious than a Class III recall, in which using a recalled product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. Class I is the most severe classification for recalls, as it's reserved for products that have a "reasonable probability" to cause serious adverse health consequences or death if used. In the case of the MadeGood products, the FDA cited the fact that the food "may contain metal pieces" as justification for the classification. What MadeGood granola products are recalled? Those products originally recalled include: 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 Chocolate Drizzled Vanilla Granola Bars The recalled products were produced between January and November 2024 and distributed throughout Canada, the United States and other international markets. An "isolated issue" in the manufacturing process that prompted the recall has already been corrected, MadeGood said in December, adding that it worked with retailers to remove impacted products from store shelves. "We have addressed the source of the issue and are conducting the voluntary recall with the knowledge of regulatory authorities," MadeGood previously said. What to do if you have a recalled product MadeGood is offering refunds to any customer who has a recalled product in their pantry. Those who have purchased MadeGood granola products are asked to check their package against the recall list. If they have a listed product, they may return it to the store where they bought it for a full refund. Anyone with questions regarding the recall can call the MadeGood Consumer Hotline at 855-215-5695 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST or visit the MadeGood website. Contributing: Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY Eric Lagatta covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at elagatta@
Yahoo
15-02-2025
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FDA increases risk level of granola bar recall due to ‘adverse health' effects
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has elevated the risk of a recall of various granola bars. In its latest weekly update, the FDA shared the update about a recalled batch of MadeGood granola bars, first issued in December. According to a press release shared by MadeGood at the time, the product was recalled due to 'a very small risk' that some of the granola bar products made between January and November 2024 'may contain a piece of metal.' The recall is now considered a 'Class II' one, meaning it is a 'situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote,' as noted by the FDA. The products identified under the Class II recall include MadeGood's Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, which were different ounces per bar. The MadeGood Variety pack granola bars are also a part of this updated recall. Riverside Natural Inc. first announced the recall in a press release, shared by the FDA, in December. Some of the other affected products included: Mixed Berry Granola Bars, Strawberry Granola Bars, Cookies & Crème Granola Bars, Chocolate Banana Granola Bars, and Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake Granola Bars. The voluntary recall was due to the 'potential presence of a piece of metal in the product,' which 'may result in a safety hazard' if the granola bars were consumed. However, there haven't been any reported injuries due to the product. Riverside issued the recall after conducting an extensive investigation of 'where the recalled products were manufactured and identified the source of the issue in the manufacturing process.' The press release showed a list of the recalled products, which can be identified by the Best by Date and UPC number. You can see the list of affected granola bars here. There's been a range of other nationwide food recalls throughout 2025. Earlier this month, 2,0176,614 cases of different baked goods from FGF, LLC were recalled due to the 'potential for contamination with listeria monocytogenes.' Some of the recalled treats range from cake donut rings, raspberry-filled donuts, french crullers, bavarian-filled donuts, Dunkin' Donuts products, including two of its munchkin flavors, and more. As noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), listeria is a 'bacteria that can contaminate many foods. Although symptoms can vary, a listeria infection 'can cause invasive illness and intestinal illness. The voluntary recall from FGF, LLC affects all baked goods 'within expiration produced 12/13/24 and prior.' Union Seafoods also recently announced a voluntary recall of select canned tuna products sold under the Genova, Van Camp's, H-E-B, and Trader Joe's brands. These products were distributed nationwide at retailers such as Walmart, Trader Joe's, Costco, Kroger, and Publix. According to the press release, Tri-Union Seafoods initiated the recall after its supplier discovered a manufacturing defect in the tuna cans' 'easy open' lids. The defect could 'compromise the integrity of the product seal (especially over time), causing it to leak, or worse, be contaminated with clostridium botulinum,' a bacteria that causes foodborne botulism and can be fatal
