Because of potential metal contamination, the FDA has since upgraded the recall of 2.4 million cases of MadeGood granola bars to a Class II event.
In December, Riverside Natural Foods Inc., the parent of MadeGood granola bars, voluntarily recalled the products because of potential metal contamination.
We are recalling certain MadeGood granola bars as a precaution due to increased safety concerns,” the notice stated. “Those made between January and November 2024 were at very low risk of having any fragments of metal in them. We have located the source of the issue and are voluntarily recalling this product, with the authorities making contact.”
As per the notice, this would have a low probability of being caused by bristles fragmenting off a small flat brush during the production process and the product getting contaminated. The other aspect pointed out by the company is that seven consumer complaints have been made concerning this recall. But it should be noted too: “No injuries have been reported here, this recall is being made out of extreme caution for the benefit of our consumers.”
Considering the potential for metal contamination, this recall has been recently given a Class II designation by the FDA. To you who might have just bought MadeGood chocolate chip granola bars or any other variety, here is a clarification on what you need to know.
What Is The Recall?
This recall, as well as the MadeGood Granola Minis, granola bites, and bars, went into overdrive first last December but has turned out worse since then. According to the FDA chip recalls database, the products could have foreign material in the form of harmful metal pieces if ingested.
Why Is This Recall So Important Now?
While recalls of food have become more of a norm, knowledge of FDA classifications and end clearance processes on hand for the brand have now surpassed the prominence of others.
Undeclared allergens and foreign material contamination are the culprits for the majority of food recalls in the U.S. MadeGood has established a reputation as being allergy-friendly and organic; even such reputable health-focused companies have their issues in food safety, as this recall has made obvious.
Although demographic consciousness continues to evolve, how a firm manages a recall is now an essential trust factor. The MadeGood recall reaffirms what matters most today in the food business communication of a recall, the velocity at which that message travels, and the guarantee of quality control.
The February 11 recall was qualified by the FDA, which altered its classification from Class II, which had defined Class II: “a situation in which either the use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects or where the probability for serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
On further specification, the recalls involve foods such as Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, Mixed Berry Granola Bars, Strawberry Granola Bars, Cookies & Crème Granola Bars, and Chocolate Banana Granola Bars.
