Major Gatorade Recall Affecting More Than 30 States Given Risk Warning
The recall from PepsiCo involves over 120,000 cases of 28-ounce bottles of various Gatorade drinks.
More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade have been recalled across 37 U.S. states due to the FDA's warning that the drinks contain undeclared food colorings, Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6, which could pose health risks to consumers. The Class II recall, classified by the FDA, was initiated by PepsiCo on September 25 and is still ongoing.
The products affected are 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange, and Gatorade Orange Zero. The recall is classified as less severe than a Class I recall, which could cause serious injury or death. Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6 are approved synthetic food dyes by the FDA, but they must be declared on product labels.
The FDA requires warning statements for certain products containing Yellow No. 5 due to the potential for allergic-type reactions, especially in people with aspirin hypersensitivity. Consumers with known sensitivities to food dyes or a history of allergic reactions should avoid consuming the recalled products and check the bottle lot numbers against the recall notice. The recall remains active as PepsiCo and regulators continue monitoring the situation.
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