FDA recalls over 2M MadeGood granola bars, including NJ; what to do
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The Food and Drug Administration has made a stark update to a December recall of millions of granola bars from MadeGood, warning customers they “may contain metal pieces,” according to the agency.
The FDA’s updated recall comes after Chicago-based Riverside Natural Food, an organic snack manufacturer, voluntarily recalled certain products in December due to possible contamination and the possible adverse health risk associated with ingesting the baked oat bars.
The FDA boosted the recall status to Class II, which refers to products that could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, according to the agency. It is more serious than Class III, which is likely not to cause adverse health consequences.
MadeGood products are sold nationwide and often found in retail stores across New Jersey, including Walmart, Target and Whole Foods, as well as at multiple convenience stores and on Amazon. Here’s more information about what products have been recalled and what to do if you purchased them in New Jersey.
Why are MadeGood granola bars recalled?
The FDA cited the fact that the MadeGood granola bars “may contain metal pieces” as justifying a Class II recall status. MadeGood said it received seven complaints that prompted the recall, but assured it was made “out of abundance of caution and commitment to the well-being of our valued customers.”
The metal in the bars would have been a small, flat brush bristle used in the manufacturing process, according to MadeGood. The recall was initially made on Dec. 9.
No injuries have been reported, MadeGood said, and the company said it was an “isolated issue” in the manufacturing process that prompted the recall, adding that it worked with retailers to ensure recalled products were removed from store shelves.
Are MadeGood granola bars in NJ being recalled?
MadeGood granola bars distributed throughout the United States, including New Jersey, as well as Canada and other international markets are among the items being recalled, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What MadeGood products are recalled?
Riverside Natural Foods Inc. issued a voluntary recall of over 2.4 million cases of MadeGood granola bars. The recalled products were produced between January 2024 and November 2024
The following products were originally recalled including flavors like chocolate chip, mixed berry, strawberry and cookies & crème granola bars. The entire voluntary recall list can be found here, which includes the UPC codes and “best by” dates. Packages with a “Z” after the “Best by Date” are excluded from the recall.
What should I do if I have recalled MadeGood granola bars?
MadeGood is offering refunds to customers who purchased a recalled product.
Those who have purchased MadeGood granola bars that match those on the recall list can return them to the store they bought it for a full refund.
Anyone who has additional questions can contact the MadeGood Consumer Hotline at 855-215-5695, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
What if I ate a recalled product?
If you’ve already consumed a MadeGood granola bar that is on the recall list, no need to worry, MadeGood assures.
“We’ve received seven complaints out of hundreds of millions of bars sold, and no injuries have been reported,” the company said on their website.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.
