PepsiCo recalled 122,000 cases of Gatorade across 37 US states after the drinks contained undeclared yellow food dyes, according to an FDA notice. The recall, initiated on 25 September, affects 28oz bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lime Zero, Orange and Orange Zero. PepsiCo classified the recall as class II, the FDA designation for products that could cause adverse health effects or serious complications but are not likely to cause death.
The undeclared dyes represent a labeling violation. Consumers with allergies or sensitivities to yellow dyes face potential harm if they consumed the affected bottles without knowing the products contained those ingredients. The specific yellow dyes involved in the recall were not identified in the FDA notice.
The affected bottles were distributed across 37 states. PepsiCo did not disclose how the contamination or mislabeling occurred or provide details on consumer complaints that may have prompted the recall. The company's voluntary action means PepsiCo chose to initiate the recall rather than being forced to do so by regulators.