FDA Upgrades Recall Over DANGEROUS Granola Bars

The FDA has raised the risk level on a massive recall of MadeGood granola bars due to potential metal contamination, affecting millions of consumers.

If you have these products in your home, be sure to throw them out!

At a Glance

  • Over 2.4 million cases of MadeGood granola bars recalled due to potential metal contamination
  • FDA updates recall status to Class II, indicating possible temporary health risks
  • Recall affects 12 flavors sold in the U.S., Canada, and other international markets
  • No injuries reported; manufacturing issue identified and corrected
  • Consumers urged to check product codes and return affected items for a full refund

FDA Elevates Recall Status

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the recall status of MadeGood granola bars to Class II, citing potential metal contamination. This classification indicates that consumption of the affected products “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote,” according to the FDA.

The recall, which affects over 2.4 million cases of granola bars, includes various flavors such as chocolate chip, cookies & creme, and mixed berry. These products were manufactured between January and November 2024 and distributed in the United States, Canada, and other international markets.

Riverside Natural Foods Inc., the parent company of MadeGood, voluntarily initiated the recall after receiving seven complaints. The company stated, “We are voluntarily recalling certain MadeGood granola bars as a precautionary measure due to a potential safety hazard. There is a very small risk that some of our granola bar products made between January and November 2024 may contain a piece of metal.”

“We conducted an extensive investigation where the recalled products were manufactured and have identified the source of an isolated issue in the manufacturing process that has been corrected,” a MadeGood representatives said.

The metal contamination was described as a “small, flat brush bristle.” The company has since identified and corrected the manufacturing issue, and affected products have been removed from store shelves. MadeGood has also tested new processes to prevent future occurrences.

Consumer Guidance and Product Identification

Consumers who have purchased MadeGood granola bars are urged to check their packages for the affected product codes and sell-by dates. The company is offering full refunds for recalled products and advises customers to return affected items.

Recalled products can be identified by their Best by Date and UPC number. A complete list of affected products and sell-by dates is available on the company’s website. Customers can also contact the MadeGood Consumer Hotline for more information or assistance.

The MadeGood granola bar recall is not an isolated incident in the food industry. In January, Quaker Oats issued a similar recall due to possible salmonella contamination in some granola bar and cereal products. Additionally, other nationwide food recalls in 2025 have included baked goods from FGF, LLC due to potential listeria contamination, and Union Seafoods’ recall of canned tuna products due to a defect in the “easy open” lids.

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