Riverside Natural Foods is recalling select MadeGood granola bars due to the potential presence of metal pieces and is urging consumers to return the affected products for a full refund.
Riverside Natural Foods Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of several varieties of its MadeGood granola bars after the discovery of a potential safety hazard. The recall, which affects products produced between January and November 2024, is a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of metal pieces in the affected bars. While no injuries have been reported, the company is urging consumers to return recalled products to the store for a full refund.
As stated by the company, the piece of metal is a small, flat brush bristle, and is highly unlikely to be present in the products. “We received seven complaints out of the hundreds of millions of bars sold, and no injuries have been reported.”
Impacted Products
These products, distributed across Canada, the United States, and other international markets, were manufactured between January and November of this year. Consumers can find a list of specific UPC Codes and best-by dates for the affected products on the MadeGood website at madegoodfoods.com.
The recall includes the following MadeGood granola bar varieties:
- 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
- Chocolate Drizzled Vanilla Granola Bars
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the company, Riverside Natural Foods, has conducted a thorough investigation into the issue and identified the source of the metal contamination in the manufacturing process. The company has already implemented corrective measures and tested the updated processes to ensure that future products meet the highest safety standards.
“We have 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,” said the company in a statement. “The company has remedied the issue and tested the new processes to ensure that any future is fully mitigated.”
Consumers who have purchased any of the affected MadeGood granola bars are encouraged to check the UPC codes and best-by dates against the recall list. Recalled products can be returned to the store for a full refund.
Product List
The images below contain the products names alongside their sizes, UPC codes, and Best By dates
Note: Items with a Z after the Best By Date are excluded from this recall [e.g., 10/14/2025 Z].
Table 1 below is for the Chocolate Chip Granola Bars.
Table 2 contains the size, UPC codes, and best-by dates for the Chocolate, Banana Granola Bars, Mixed Berry Granola Bars, Strawberry Granola Bars, and Cookies & Creme Granola Bars.
Table 3 below shows the size, UPC codes, and best-by dates for the Halloween Chocolate Chip Granola Mini Bars, Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake Granola Bars, and Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake Granola Bars.
Table 4 below shows the size, UPC codes, and best-by dates for the Chocolate Drizzled Granola Bars Variety Pack, Holiday Sprinkles Chocolate Drizzled Granola Mini Bars, Chocolate Drizzled Vanilla Granola Bars, and MadeGood Variety Pack.
For more information or to ask any questions about the recall, Riverside Natural Foods has set up a dedicated consumer hotline. The MadeGood Consumer Hotline can be reached at 855-215-5695, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
As the investigation into the recall continues, Riverside Natural Foods reassures consumers that it remains committed to providing high-quality, safe products and will continue to work closely with regulatory authorities and retailers to ensure the affected products are swiftly removed from store shelves.