(TheRedAlertNews.com) – A potential health hazard has prompted Riverside Natural Foods Inc. to voluntarily recall over 2.4 million MadeGood granola bars.
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The recall follows possible metal contamination identified by the FDA, highlighting concerns in our nation’s food safety system.
As details emerge, the focus remains on how such risks can disrupt consumer trust and demand stricter oversight.
The FDA has updated the recall status for MadeGood granola bars to Class II due to potential metal contamination originating from a manufacturing brush.
This action underscores the necessity for heightened vigilance to protect consumers from threats in everyday food products.
Class II recalls indicate that while adverse health consequences could be temporary or medically reversible, the probability of serious consequences is considered remote.
Such a move by the FDA is indicative of their current approach and the company’s anticipation of casting a wider safety net for affected consumers.
Extending across several batches, the MadeGood recall affects over 2 million granola bars with flavors like chocolate chip, cookies & creme, and mixed berry.
According to Riverside Natural Foods Inc., the recall stems from a “small, flat brush bristle” identified in some products.
With no reported injuries, the recall aims at preemptive safety, assuring customers that the manufacturing issue has been identified and corrected.
Riverside Natural Foods conducted an extensive investigation where these products were manufactured and discovered the source of this isolated issue, which they have now rectified.
This proactive response signals the company’s commitment “out of an abundance of caution and commitment to the well-being of our valued customers,” a statement made by MadeGood.
Consumers are advised to check product codes and sell-by dates, with options to return affected granola bars to stores for a full refund.
Distribution of these bars includes major U.S. retailers like Target, Walmart, Whole Foods, and Amazon, extending to international markets.
The company has tested new processes to prevent future contamination.
Moreover, customers can contact MadeGood customer service or visit their website for further information.
The complete list of affected bars is available online, reflecting a comprehensive approach to consumer safety.
This incident is among numerous recalls surfacing in 2025, alongside potentially listeria-contaminated baked goods and canned tuna with manufacturing defects threatening contamination.
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Batches of MadeGood granola bars have been recalled over potential metal contamination, with several customers complaining of small, flat brush bristles in the products.
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