Riverside Natural Foods Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Select MadeGood Granola Bar Products Over Potential Presence of a Piece of Metal - 12/12/24
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
December 09, 2024
FDA Publish Date:
December 10, 2024
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Potential Metal Contaminant
Company Name:
Riverside Natural Foods Inc.
Brand Name:
MadeGood
Product Description:
Granola bars
Company Announcement
Chicago, Illinois, December 9, 2024 – Riverside Natural Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain batches of MadeGood granola bars due to the potential presence of a piece of metal in the product, which, if consumed, may result in a safety hazard. The health and safety of our consumers is our highest priority. This recall is being initiated as a precautionary measure; no injuries have been reported.
Specific products impacted by this recall include the following MadeGood products: Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, Mixed Berry Granola Bars, Strawberry Granola Bars, Cookies & Crème Granola Bars, Chocolate Banana Granola Bars, Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake Granola Bars, Chocolate Drizzled Cookie Crumble Granola Bars, and Chocolate Drizzled Vanilla Granola Bars. Recalled products were produced between January and November 2024 and distributed throughout Canada, the United States and other international markets. Product UPCs and best by dates included in the recall can be found on the website madegoodfoods.com.
Riverside has conducted an extensive investigation where the recalled products were manufactured and has identified the source of the issue in the manufacturing process. The company has remediated the issue and tested the new processes to ensure that any future risk is fully mitigated.
The company is conducting the voluntary recall with the knowledge of regulatory authorities and working closely with retailers for the removal of recalled products from store shelves.
Consumers who have purchased these products are asked to check them against the list and return the recalled product to the store where they bought it for a full refund.
The health and safety of our consumers is our highest priority. If you have questions regarding the recall, please contact the MadeGood Consumer Hotline at 855-215-5695 between 8am and 5pm EST. For more information, visit the MadeGood website.
Impacted product list can be found below:
December 9, 2024 – Voluntary Recalled Products:
*Items with a Z after the Best By Date are excluded from this recall [e.g., 10/14/2025 Z].
Product Description |
Size |
UPC |
Best By Date* |
Chocolate Chip Granola Bars |
34oz (40 bars) |
X002FK5HCF 10687456216451 |
05/03/2025 up to and including 05/03/2025; 10/12/2025 |
53.55 oz (63 bars) |
10687456216055 |
08/05/2025; 10/25/2025 |
|
5.1oz (6 bars) |
687456213057 |
05/03/2025 up to and including |
|
10.2oz (12 bars) |
687456214115 |
05/10/2025; 05/11/2025; 06/13/2025; |
|
20.4oz (24 bars) |
687456215587 |
05/10/2025 up to and including |
|
5.1oz (6 bars) |
00687456215792 |
02/01/2026 |
|
Chocolate |
5.1oz (6 bars) |
687456213088 |
05/11/2025 up to and including |
Mixed Berry |
34oz (40 bars) |
X002FK87OZ |
10/04/2025; 11/23/2025; 11/24/2025 |
10687456216475 |
10/04/2025; 11/24/2025 |
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5.1oz (6 bars) |
687456213064 |
05/22/2025 up to and including |
|
5.1oz (6 bars) |
00687456215808 |
07/19/2025; 09/08/2025; 09/16/2025; |
|
Strawberry Granola Bars |
30.6oz (36 bars) |
X00485O4XN |
09/06/2025; 10/03/2025; 11/22/2025 |
5.1oz (6 bars) |
30.6oz (36 bars) |
09/06/2025; 10/03/2025; 11/22/2025; |
|
Cookies & |
30.6oz (36 bars) |
X002H3FXVZ |
05/29/2025 up to and including |
5.1oz (6 bars) |
687456213743 |
05/29/2025 up to and including |
|
Halloween |
12.6oz (30 bars) |
687456216508 |
11/02/2025; 11/03/2025 |
Chocolate |
25.5oz (30 bars) |
X002SSIRIF |
01/09/2025 up to and including |
4.2oz (5 bars) |
687456214160 |
01/09/2025 up to and including |
|
17oz (20 bars) |
687456215594 |
03/05/2025 up to and including |
|
8.5oz (10 bars) |
687456215709 |
01/09/2025 up to and including |
|
4.2oz (5 bars) |
00687456215815 |
04/25/2025; 08/29/2025; 05/17/2025 |
|
Chocolate |
4.2oz (5 bars) |
687456214177 |
01/04/2025 up to and including |
25.5oz (30 bars) |
X002SSOR5H |
01/05/2025 up to and including |
|
Chocolate |
25.5oz (30 bars) |
X002SSNEF1 |
01/05/2025 up to and including |
Holiday |
10.5oz (25 bars) |
687456214696 |
08/15/2025; 08/22/2025 |
Chocolate |
25.5oz (30 bars) |
X002SSLE1R |
02/14/2025; 03/08/2025; 05/10/2025; |
4.2oz (5 bars) |
687456214153 |
02/14/2025 up to and including |
|
MadeGood |
37 count |
X0043RL9KR |
12/12/2024 up to and including |
7 count |
B079LY41VY |
02/17/2025; 02/22/2025; 03/24/2025; |
About Riverside Natural Foods
Riverside Natural Foods is a family-owned business and the parent company of MadeGood, Good To Go, and Cookie Pal brands. Our purpose is to inspire a healthier and more compassionate world, where access to good food becomes a reality for all. We are a certified B Corporation and part of a group of for-profit companies certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. For more information, visit www.riversidenaturalfoods.com.
About MadeGood
MadeGood® is dedicated to providing healthier snacks that are organic, allergy-friendly, rich in nutrients, and minimally processed. All MadeGood products contain wholesome organic ingredients that are ethically sourced.
Media requiring further information can contact: madegood@webershandwick.com
Photos represent the traditional package sizes of the recalled varieties. Other package sizes can be found on the recall list.
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