PepsiCo is voluntarily recalling about 122,000 cases of Gatorade sold in 37 U.S. states after regulators identify undeclared food dyes on certain products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies the recall as Class II.
The recall involves 28-ounce bottles of four Gatorade varieties: Lemon Lime, Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero. FDA documents say the affected drinks were found to contain Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6 without listing them as required. Sources report the recall process starts on Sept. 25, with FDA classifying it as Class II on Oct. 2.
Outlets largely agree on the scope, product types, and the FDA classification. They differ mainly in emphasis: some focus on the national scale and where the products were distributed, while others explain that Class II is used when exposure may cause temporary or reversible health effects, and note potential sensitivities such as allergic reactions. Coverage also points out that PepsiCo initiated the recall and posted no separate press release alongside it, though details on customer refunds are not fully addressed across reports.
