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Gatorade Recall Hits 122,000 Cases Over Undeclared Food Dyes
122,021 cases recalled37 states affectedUndeclared Yellow 5 & 6Class II recall
More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade have been recalled across 37 states after the FDA flagged undeclared Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6 in the bottles, according to TODAY. The recall, initiated Sept. 25, covers 122,021 cases of four 28-ounce Gatorade varieties.
TODAY reported that more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade have been recalled nationwide, citing an FDA notice. The recall, initiated Sept. 25, involves 122,021 cases total across four 28-ounce flavors in the Lemon Lime and Orange lines, including the Zero versions of each. The cause is undeclared Yellow No. 6 and/or Yellow No. 5, meaning the dyes were present in the product but missing from the ingredient label. Fifteen specific lot codes are affected, with best-by dates ranging from April 18, 2027 to June 8, 2027, and the products were distributed across 37 states including California, Texas, New York, Florida and Ohio. TODAY reported that it had reached out to PepsiCo, which owns Gatorade, for comment but had not heard back by publication.
The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, which the agency defines as a situation where exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, or where the chance of serious harm is remote. The TODAY report did not cite any confirmed illnesses or adverse events linked to the recalled lots.
A label that omits an ingredient the product actually contains takes away the one tool people with a dye allergy or sensitivity have to avoid it before they buy or drink it. This recall notice does not address broader dye safety research or regulatory trends; it is limited to a labeling error on these specific lots.
122,021cases
Cases of 28-ounce Gatorade recalled across 37 states for undeclared Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6
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TODAY's report does not include any confirmed illnesses or adverse events tied to the recalled lots, and PepsiCo had not issued a public statement as of publication. The full list of affected retailers has not been reported.
Dr. Axe's Take
A label that leaves off an ingredient the product actually contains is a real problem, because the label is the only thing standing between a person with a dye sensitivity and a reaction. I would check my fridge for these lot codes this week and toss anything that matches. Beyond this specific recall, my broader view on synthetic dyes like Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6 is that I would rather avoid them day to day regardless of labeling accuracy. For routine hydration, I reach for coconut water with a pinch of sea salt, or a homemade electrolyte mix with real fruit juice, so I am not depending on a manufacturer's label to catch what they missed.
— Dr. Axe