MadeGood has officially pulled the trigger on a total nationwide recall of its popular granola bars.
The reason? A potential metal hazard that could pose serious health risks.
If you’ve purchased these bars in the past YEAR, you might want to pay attention.
Here’s everything you need to know:
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Riverside Natural Foods, the company behind MadeGood, says some bars may contain a piece of metal due to a manufacturing issue.
The metal in question is a small, flat bristle, like something you’d find on a wire brush. It’s highly unlikely to be in your bar (only seven complaints out of hundreds of millions sold), and no injuries have been reported.
Still, it’s not something you want to bite into. If it’s there, you’d probably notice, but MadeGood is recalling the bars anyway, just to be safe – a good call on their part.
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Even a tiny shard of metal in food can be dangerous. It can cause cuts in your mouth, get lodged in your throat, or do internal damage if swallowed – especially for kids.
It’s the same reason doctors have warned for years about metal BBQ brushes – because stray bristles can get stuck in food and end up puncturing your throat or stomach, causing serious internal injuries.
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All recalled bars were produced between January and November 2024, so technically they should be off shelves by now, but a lot of people are just finding out about the recall.
I bought MadeGood granola bars last year, ate them, and I’m fine… but it definitely makes me think I should pay closer attention to this stuff.
So if you stocked up at any point this year? Check your pantry, stat.
Varieties impacted include:
- Chocolate Chip
- Mixed Berry
- Chocolate Banana
- Strawberry
- Cookies & Crème
- Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake
- Chocolate Drizzled Cookie Crumble
- Chocolate Drizzled Vanilla
- Variety Packs and Seasonal Bars (like Halloween Minis and Holiday Sprinkles)
The full list is available on the MadeGood or FDA website – check your boxes carefully.
Here’s what to look for:
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Here’s what to look for:
- Check the exterior cardboard packaging for the UPC and Best By Date.
- If your bar has a Z after the Best By Date (e.g., 10/14/2025 Z), it’s NOT part of the recall.
- If it doesn’t? It might be.
- Visit the MadeGood website to cross-check your product’s info.
Basically everywhere.
The bars were sold in Canada, the U.S., and international markets through:
- Whole Foods
- Walmart
- Target
- Amazon
- Kroger
- Trader Joe’s
- And more
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First things first: Don’t eat the bars if they’re part of the recall. Even though the risk is super low, it’s not worth taking chances.
If you have one of the affected products, just bring it back to the store where you bought it. You’ll get a full refund, no receipt needed.
You can also email MadeGood at info@madegoodfoods.com for additional support.
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So far, no injuries have been reported.
Already ate one? You’re probably fine. Out of hundreds of millions of bars sold, only seven complaints have come in – and again, zero injuries.
Still, Riverside is pulling the bars out of an abundance of caution, because when it comes to metal in food, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
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MadeGood traced the issue to a single manufacturing facility, where a flat metal bristle (likely from cleaning equipment) accidentally ended up in production.
It was an isolated incident, but enough to trigger a full-scale recall.
The next step? Making sure it never happens again.
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MadeGood says they’ve done a deep dive investigation at the manufacturing facility and identified the exact point where things went wrong.
They’ve since corrected the issue, updated their processes, and tested the fixes to make sure this doesn’t happen again.
According to the company, the risk is now fully mitigated, but this recall is about making absolutely sure nothing slips through the cracks.
Recalls like this happen more often than you’d think.
Metal contamination isn’t just a MadeGood issue… It pops up in all kinds of packaged foods, from frozen dinners to chicken nuggets to breakfast cereal.
Usually it’s caused by damaged equipment or broken tools that shed tiny bits of metal during production.
That’s why food factories use metal detectors and safety checks, but sometimes, a piece still slips through. And when it does? Recalls like this are the result.
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It’s not just the year-round bars. The recall also includes:
- Halloween Chocolate Chip Mini Bars
- Holiday Sprinkle Drizzled Bars
- Variety Packs
If you’re hanging onto these for a special treat? Don’t.
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Not all MadeGood bars are affected by the recall. Only specific batches produced between January and November 2024 are included.
If your box has a “Z” after the Best By date like 10/14/2025 Z you’re in the clear. Those products are not part of the recall. Bars made after November 2024 are also considered safe.
Still, it’s a good idea to double-check the UPC and Best By date on your packaging. If you’re unsure, you can find the full list of affected products on the MadeGood website.
Yes, this is frustrating, especially if you rely on MadeGood for school snacks or allergy-friendly options.
But food safety always comes first.
Check your bars, get your refund, and stay updated.
So, what do YOU think?
Were you surprised by this recall? Did you find any affected bars in your pantry?
Let us know in the comments!
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