Thousands of consumers across more than two dozen states may need to check their refrigerators after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary recall of over 122,000 cases of Gatorade. The alert centers on specific batches of Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero flavors sold in 28 ounce bottles. According to officials, these particular drinks contain Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6 food dyes that were not properly listed on the product packaging.
The FDA has categorized this as a Class II recall, which suggests that while the risk is generally low, consuming the affected beverages could lead to temporary or reversible health issues. For most people, these dyes are harmless common additives used to maintain consistent coloring in processed goods. However, those with known sensitivities or allergies to aspirin may be at a higher risk for experiencing an allergic reaction, such as a mild rash or asthma symptoms.
To determine if their drinks are part of the recall, customers should look for lot dates falling between April and June of 2027. The agency recommends checking the official FDA website for a comprehensive list of impacted dates and distribution locations. While PepsiCo has been contacted for further comment regarding how the labeling error occurred, the company’s primary focus remains removing the mislabeled stock from store shelves nationwide.