Check your fridge for these recalled Gatorade drinks

More than 120,000 cases of Gatorade sold in 37 states, including New York and New Jersey, have been recalled because they contain undeclared food coloring. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the recall as Class II and said Friday, Oct. 2, that approximately 122,021 cases of Gatorade Le

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What is the story about?

More than 120,000 cases of Gatorade sold in 37 states, including New York and New Jersey, have been recalled because they contain undeclared food coloring.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the recall as Class II and said Friday, Oct. 2, that approximately 122,021 cases of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange and Orange Zero were affected.

PepsiCo, the New York-based parent company of Gatorade, initiated the recall Friday, Sept. 25, because the products contain Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6 food coloring that was not listed on the labels.

Here's what consumers should know about the recalled products.

Which Gatorade products are included in the recall?

According to the FDA's enforcement report, the recalled products have the following lot numbers:

Lot 091026 DL - JUN 07 27
Lot 091126 DL - JUN 08 27
Lot 072226 DT - APR 18 27
Lot 072426 TL - APR 20 27
Lot 073126 TL - APR 27 27
Lot 072926 TL - APR 25 27
Lot 073026 TL - APR 25 27
Lot 081026 TL - MAY 07 27
Lot 082126 OA - APR 18 27
Lot 080126 DL - APR 28 27
Lot 082026 DL - MAY 17 27
Lot 083126 DT - JUN 07 27
Lot 082526 KM - MAY 22 27
Lot 090426 KM - JUN 01 27
Lot 072726 TL - APR 23 27

Consumers should check their

Gatorade products for the affected lot numbers before drinking them.

What should consumers do with recalled Gatorade?

The FDA says consumers who have recalled products should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or dispose of them properly.

If a recalled food product has been opened or otherwise contaminated, consumers should securely wrap it before disposing of it to help prevent exposure.

What is a Class II recall?

The FDA classifies a recall as Class II when use of or exposure to a violative product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. A Class II recall also can be used when the probability of serious adverse health consequences is considered remote.