FDA Upgrades Granola Bar Recall Because They May Contain Metal Pieces

Granola bars are easy to throw in your kids’ lunch bags, but a large recall just hit one brand. According to a recall notification from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, some MadeGood granola bars may contain pieces of metal — and the FDA just updated the recall's risk level.

Here’s what we know, including how to get a refund if you bought the recalled product.

Some MadeGood granola bars, which are manufactured by Riverside Natural Foods Inc., may contain pieces of metal. There have been seven complaints, according to the company, and no injuries have been reported. After an investigation, the company determined that the metal pieces were small, flat brush bristles, and have “remediated the issue” so that it will not happen again. 

On Feb. 11, 2025, the FDA upgraded the recall to from Class III to Class II. According to the FDA, Class II recalls may "cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences." Thankfully, it also states that the "probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."

The recalled MadeGood granola bars were produced between January and November 2024. There are a dozen different varieties of granola bars being recalled: 

• Chocolate Chip Granola Bars 
• Chocolate Banana Granola Bars 
• Mixed Berry Granola Bars 
• Strawberry Granola Bars 
• Cookies & Creme Granola Bars 
• Halloween Chocolate Chip Granola Mini Bars 
• Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake Granola Bars 
• Chocolate Drizzled Cookie Crumble Granola Bars 
• Chocolate Drizzled Granola Bars Variety Pack 
• Holiday Sprinkles Chocolate Drizzled Granola Mini Bars 
• Chocolate Drizzled Vanilla Granola Bars 
• MadeGood Variety Pack 

The recalled MadeGood granola bars were distributed throughout the U.S., Canada, and other international markets. They were sold online and in many grocery stores nationwide, including Whole Foods, Walmart, Amazon, and Target.

If you have a package of one of the recalled MadeGood granola bars, you can check the product’s size, UPC, and best by date to determine if it’s part of the recall. There’s a chart on the MadeGood website that lists all recalled product details.  

If you have recalled MadeGood granola bars, you can return it to the store where you purchased it for a full refund. If you have any questions, contact the MadeGood consumer hotline at 855-215-5695 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.