The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recent update regarding the recall of MadeGood granola bars. These widely-loved granola bars, available for purchase on Amazon and in various retail outlets including Target, Whole Foods, Wegmans, and CVS, were voluntarily recalled in December due to concerns of potential metal contamination.
On February 11, the FDA reclassified the recall as Class II. According to FDA standards, a Class II classification is assigned to products that could potentially cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, or where the likelihood of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Which MadeGood granola products were affected by the recall? The recall encompassed more than 2 million cases of MadeGood granola bars in total, featuring flavors such as chocolate chip, cookies & creme, and mixed berry, among others.
For a comprehensive list of the products subject to the recall, please refer to this link.
What steps should be taken if you possess the recalled granola bars? MadeGood has advised customers to return any potentially impacted products to the same retailer where they were originally purchased in order to receive a full refund. Upon return, the retailer will proceed to dispose of the product.
At the time of the recall, MadeGood stated, “We are taking the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling specific MadeGood granola bars due to a potential safety hazard. There exists a minimal risk that certain granola bar products manufactured between January and November 2024 may contain a piece of metal.”
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MadeGood emphasized that the recall was initiated as a result of a commitment to customer safety and was conducted as a precautionary measure. The company reassured that no injuries had been reported in connection to the issue. In December, MadeGood disclosed that they had conducted a thorough investigation into the manufacturing of the recalled products and had identified and rectified the source of an isolated issue in the production process.
“The company has addressed the problem and rigorously tested the new procedures to ensure that any potential risks are fully mitigated,” stated MadeGood.
