PepsiCo, the parent company of Gatorade, has announced a voluntary recall affecting more than 122,000 cases of the popular sports drink across 37 states. The recall comes after the discovery of undeclared food colorings in four specific Gatorade flavors, prompting concerns over potential allergic reactions.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified this recall as a Class II recall, which indicates that exposure to the product may result in temporary or medically reversible health effects, although serious consequences are considered unlikely. The undeclared dyes involved are Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6, commonly used color additives that, if not properly disclosed, can pose risks to individuals with sensitivities.
Details of the Recall
The affected beverages include the 28-ounce bottles of the following Gatorade flavors: Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero. The recall specifically targets products from several lot numbers, ranging from April to June 2027 production dates. These lot numbers are:
- Lot 091026 DL – JUN 07 27
- Lot 091126 DL – JUN 08 27
- Lot 072226 DT – APR 18 27
- Lot 072426 TL – APR 20 27
- Lot 073126 TL – APR 27 27
- Lot 072926 TL – APR 25 27
- Lot 073026 TL – APR 25 27
- Lot 081026 TL – MAY 07 27
- Lot 082126 OA – APR 18 27
- Lot 080126 DL – APR 28 27
- Lot 082026 DL – MAY 17 27
- Lot 083126 DT – JUN 07 27
- Lot 082526 KM – MAY 22 27
- Lot 090426 KM – JUN 01 27
- Lot 072726 TL – APR 23 27
The recall is extensive, covering a wide geographic area with distribution in states including Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, and Kansas, among others.
Consumers who have purchased any of the specified Gatorade products are advised to check the lot numbers and refrain from consuming the beverage if it falls within the recalled batches. PepsiCo is working closely with the FDA to ensure the affected products are removed promptly from shelves and is offering refunds or replacements for those impacted by the recall.