Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

MadeGood Granola bars recall: Potential Metal Contaminant

Recall published 1+ years ago

Potential Metal Contaminant

MadeGood Snacks — recalled snacks
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Food safety concern

A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

What the notice says: 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.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Published
December 9, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
MadeGood
Product type
Snacks
UPC codes
687456213088, 687456216508, 687456214177, 687456214696, 10687456216451, 10687456216055, 687456213057, 687456214115, 687456215587, 00687456215792, 10687456216475, 687456213064, 00687456215808, 687456213743, 687456214160, 687456215594, 687456215709, 00687456215815, 687456214153
Reports of harm
This recall is being initiated as a precautionary measure; no injuries have been reported.

Products covered by this recall

Granola bars

What the company announced

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: Chocolate Chip Granola Bars · Size: 34oz (40 bars) · UPC: X002FK5HCF 10687456216451 · Best By Date*: 05/03/2025 up to and including 12/06/2025 05/03/2025; 10/12/2025
  • Product Description: 53.55 oz (63 bars) · Size: 10687456216055 · UPC: 08/05/2025; 10/25/2025
  • Product Description: 5.1oz (6 bars) · Size: 687456213057 · UPC: 05/03/2025 up to and including 01/16/2026 and 02/01/2026
  • Product Description: 10.2oz (12 bars) · Size: 687456214115 · UPC: 05/10/2025; 05/11/2025; 06/13/2025; 06/28/2025; 06/29/2025; 07/01/2025; 07/05/2025; 07/06/2025; 07/07/2025; 08/04/2025; 08/05/2025; 09/09/2025; 09/10/2025; 09/22/2025; 09/232025; 10/12/2025; 10/13/2025; 12/19/2025; 12/20/2025; 12/21/2025; 12/22/2025; 01/11/2026; 01/12/2026; 01/13/2026; 02/07/2026; 02/08/2026; 02/21/2026
  • Product Description: 20.4oz (24 bars) · Size: 687456215587 · UPC: 05/10/2025 up to and including 02/21/2026 and 02/25/2026;
  • Product Description: 5.1oz (6 bars) · Size: 00687456215792 · UPC: 02/01/2026
  • Product Description: Chocolate Banana Granola Bars · Size: 5.1oz (6 bars) · UPC: 687456213088 · Best By Date*: 05/11/2025 up to and including 01/17/2026
  • Product Description: Mixed Berry Granola Bars · Size: 34oz (40 bars) · UPC: X002FK87OZ · Best By Date*: 10/04/2025; 11/23/2025; 11/24/2025
  • Product Description: 10687456216475 · Size: 10/04/2025; 11/24/2025
  • Product Description: 5.1oz (6 bars) · Size: 687456213064 · UPC: 05/22/2025 up to and including 12/30/2025 and 02/11/2026
  • Product Description: 5.1oz (6 bars) · Size: 00687456215808 · UPC: 07/19/2025; 09/08/2025; 09/16/2025; 01/19/2026
  • Product Description: Strawberry Granola Bars · Size: 30.6oz (36 bars) · UPC: X00485O4XN · Best By Date*: 09/06/2025; 10/03/2025; 11/22/2025
  • Product Description: 5.1oz (6 bars) · Size: 30.6oz (36 bars) · UPC: 09/06/2025; 10/03/2025; 11/22/2025; 01/18/2026;
  • Product Description: Cookies & Creme Granola Bars · Size: 30.6oz (36 bars) · UPC: X002H3FXVZ · Best By Date*: 05/29/2025 up to and including 10/27/2025
  • Product Description: 5.1oz (6 bars) · Size: 687456213743 · UPC: 05/29/2025 up to and including 12/26/2025 and 02/10/2026
  • Product Description: Halloween Chocolate Chip Granola Mini Bars · Size: 12.6oz (30 bars) · UPC: 687456216508 · Best By Date*: 11/02/2025; 11/03/2025
  • Product Description: Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake Granola Bars · Size: 25.5oz (30 bars) · UPC: X002SSIRIF · Best By Date*: 01/09/2025 up to and including 06/16/2025
  • Product Description: 4.2oz (5 bars) · Size: 687456214160 · UPC: 01/09/2025 up to and including 09/21/2025
  • Product Description: 17oz (20 bars) · Size: 687456215594 · UPC: 03/05/2025 up to and including 07/25/2025
  • Product Description: 8.5oz (10 bars) · Size: 687456215709 · UPC: 01/09/2025 up to and including 09/04/2025
  • Product Description: 4.2oz (5 bars) · Size: 00687456215815 · UPC: 04/25/2025; 08/29/2025; 05/17/2025
  • Product Description: Chocolate Drizzled Cookie Crumble Granola Bars · Size: 4.2oz (5 bars) · UPC: 687456214177 · Best By Date*: 01/04/2025 up to and including 09/15/2025
  • Product Description: 25.5oz (30 bars) · Size: X002SSOR5H · UPC: 01/05/2025 up to and including 06/02/2025
  • Product Description: Chocolate Drizzled Granola Bars Variety Pack · Size: 25.5oz (30 bars) · UPC: X002SSNEF1 · Best By Date*: 01/05/2025 up to and including 07/12/2025
  • Product Description: Holiday Sprinkles Chocolate Drizzled Granola Mini Bars · Size: 10.5oz (25 bars) · UPC: 687456214696 · Best By Date*: 08/15/2025; 08/22/2025
  • Product Description: Chocolate Drizzled Vanilla Granola Bars · Size: 25.5oz (30 bars) · UPC: X002SSLE1R · Best By Date*: 02/14/2025; 03/08/2025; 05/10/2025; 06/25/2025
  • Product Description: 4.2oz (5 bars) · Size: 687456214153 · UPC: 02/14/2025 up to and including 08/06/2025 and 09/17/2025
  • Product Description: MadeGood Variety Pack · Size: 37 count · UPC: X0043RL9KR · Best By Date*: 12/12/2024 up to and including 07/16/2025
  • Product Description: 7 count · Size: B079LY41VY · UPC: 02/17/2025; 02/22/2025; 03/24/2025; 03/25/2025

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: [email protected]

Photos represent the traditional package sizes of the recalled varieties. Other package sizes can be found on the recall list .

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 35 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 687456213088
  • 687456216508
  • 687456214177
  • 687456214696
  • 10687456216451
  • 10687456216055
  • 687456213057
  • 687456214115
  • 687456215587
  • 00687456215792
  • 10687456216475
  • 687456213064
  • 00687456215808
  • 687456213743
  • 687456214160
  • 687456215594
  • 687456215709
  • 00687456215815
  • 687456214153

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • November 2024

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 34 oz
  • 53.55 oz
  • 5.1 oz
  • 10.2 oz
  • 20.4 oz
  • 87 OZ
  • 30.6 oz
  • 12.6 oz
  • 25.5 oz
  • 4.2 oz
  • 17 oz
  • 8.5 oz
  • 10.5 oz
  • 37 count
  • 7 count

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

MadeGood — A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  4. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: 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.

Company contact: Riverside Natural Foods Inc. — Consumers: 855-215-5695 — Media: [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was MadeGood snacks recalled?

Potential Metal Contaminant 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.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 687456213088, 687456216508, 687456214177; model number November 2024. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: 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.

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