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More than 120,000 cases of Gatorade have been recalled across 37 states because the products contain undeclared dyes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated, classifying the action as a Class II recall.
The massive Gatorade recall affects 122,021 cases of 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange and Gatorade Orange Zero, according to the FDA. The recalled Gatorade bottles did not declare the presence of Yellow No. 6 and/or Yellow No. 5 colors and bear lot dates between April 2027, May 2027 and June 2027.
The agency defines a Class II recall as a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
The FDA notes that the side effects of these dyes could include a mild rash or allergic-type asthma.
PepsiCo voluntarily initiated the recall on Sept. 25. A week later, the FDA classified it on Oct. 2. The action remains ongoing.
FDA Issues Gatorade Recall Across 37 States
Affected products were distributed in 37 states, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina and California.
A full list of lot dates and states where the recalled drinks were distributed is published on the FDA website.
Recalled products are identified as follows:
- Lot 091026 DL - June 7, 2027
- Lot 091126 DL - June 8, 2027
- Lot 072226 DT - April 18, 2027
- Lot 072426 TL - April 20, 2027
- Lot 073126 TL - April 27, 2027
- Lot 072926 TL - April 25, 2027
- Lot 073026 TL - April 25, 2027
- Lot 081026 TL - May 7, 2027
- Lot 082126 OA - April 18, 2027
- Lot 080126 DL - April 28, 2027
- Lot 082026 DL - May 17, 2027
- Lot 083126 DT - June 7, 2027
- Lot 082526 KM - May 22, 2027
- Lot 090426 KM 0 June 1, 2027
- Lot 072726 TL - April 23, 2027
Most color additives, which are used in food, drugs, cosmetics and some medical devices, must be approved by the FDA before they can be used. Additionally, they must comply with "the approved uses, specifications, and restrictions," according to the agency.
