'May contain metal pieces': FDA updates recall for granola bars sold nationwide

(WJW) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted an update on a granola bar recall initiated last year, labeling it as “Class II” — meaning the recalled product "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences."

Riverside Natural Foods first recalled certain batches of MadeGood granola bars sold across the country (and beyond) in December due to a potential metal contaminant in the product, "which, if consumed, may result in a safety hazard," the company said.

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Multiple varieties of MadeGood's granola bars were impacted by the recall, including Chocolate Chip, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, two holiday varieties, and several others. (A full list of the impacted granola bars and their identifying UPC codes and best-by dates can be found on the FDA's official website. Some of the bars were included in variety packs, as well.

At the time, Riverside Natural Foods said it had identified the source of the problem and took the appropriate actions to "fully" mitigate any future issues.

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In a classification update dated Feb. 11, the FDA appears to have upgraded the recall to a Class II, noting again that the product "may contain metal pieces."

A Class II recall describes "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," the FDA writes on its website.

A total of 2,408,883 cases of the bars have been recalled, according to the latest update.

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A representative for MadeGood was not immediately available to confirm whether there had been any injuries reported as a result of the potential metal contaminants. The initial recall notice in December had indicated there were none at the time.

The earlier notice also instructed anyone who purchased the affected granola bars to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

MadeGood's initial recall did not indicate which retailers may have sold the recalled products. MadeGood's products can currently be purchased at stores including Target, Walmart, Sam's Club and Whole Foods, or online at Amazon and MadeGood's official site.

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