More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade recalled for containing undeclared color additives
The recall affects 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero distributed in 38 states.
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PepsiCo initiated a voluntary recall of 122,021 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade beverages after detecting the undeclared presence of the food colorings Yellow No. 6 and/or Yellow No. 5.
The recall, identified by number H-0009-2027, affects four products: Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange, and Gatorade Orange Zero, all in 28-ounce containers.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the recall as Class II. This classification applies to a product whose use or exposure may result in temporary or medically reversible adverse medical consequences, even though the likelihood of serious consequences is remote.
The recall was voluntarily initiated by the company on September 25, 2026. The classification date by the relevant agency was October 2, 2026, and the process remains ongoing.
Affected products
The affected products were distributed in 38 states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.
The company responsible for the recall is PepsiCo Inc., headquartered in Purchase, New York.
According to the information provided, no specific press release was issued regarding this recall. The information is listed as a food recall event with Event ID 99991 and remains with the status "Ongoing."
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