Gatorade recall: 122,021 cases of 4 popular flavors recalled over undeclared dyes in 37 states - here’s what you need to check

Gatorade drinkers may want to check their bottles after more than 122,000 cases of the sports drink were recalled because some products contain food dyes that were not declared on their labels.

The recall affects 122,021 cases of 28-ounce bottles of four Gatorade flavors distributed across 37 states.

Which Gatorade Flavors Are Recalled

The recall covers 28-ounce bottles of:


Gatorade Lemon Lime

Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero

Gatorade Orange

Gatorade Orange Zero

The affected products contain Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6, but the color additives were not declared on the product labels.

The recalled Gatorade was distributed in 37 states, including California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas.

Why Was Gatorade Recalled

The recall involves undeclared food dyes in the affected drinks.

PepsiCo voluntarily recalled the product on September 25. The US Food and Drug Administration classified it as a Class II recall on October 2.

The Class II recall means that the use of or exposure to the recalled product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

What Dates Should Gatorade Customers Check

The affected 28-ounce bottles have lot dates of April 2027, May 2027 and June 2027.

Consumers should verify the lot number and date information printed on their bottles of the affected flavors of the lot information and not assume all 28-ounce bottles of the four flavors are included, since the recall is limited to certain lots.

A complete list of lot dates and states where the recalled drinks were distributed is available through the FDA.

What Health Effects Are Associated With the Undeclared Dyes

The FDA information reported by ABC News says possible side effects from the dyes could include a mild rash or allergic-type asthma.

The FDA also notes that these reactions are uncommon in the general population and are more frequently seen among people who have allergic reactions to aspirin.

Where Was the Gatorade Recalled Distributed

The affected Gatorade was shipped to 37 states. Including:

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

Wisconsin

How Consumers Can Check Gatorade

If you have a 28-ounce bottle of one of the four affected flavors, check the bottle for lot number and date information.

The recall is for certain lots, so just knowing the flavor and bottle size doesn’t determine if a specific bottle is part of the recall.

Consumers can check the lot number and date information on their bottle and compare it with the affected lot information in the FDA recall information to determine if they are affected by the recall.