More than 122,000 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade have been recalled, including products distributed in Georgia, over undeclared ingredients.
The recall involves 122,021 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange and Orange Zero varieties, according to theFood and Drug Administration.
The affected products contain undeclared Yellow No. 6 and Yellow No. 5.
Which Gatorade products are recalled?
The recall includes the following 28-ounce varieties:
- Gatorade Lemon Lime
- Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero
- Gatorade Orange
- Gatorade Orange Zero
The affected lots include:
- 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 can compare the lot information on their bottles with the recalled lots listed by the FDA.
Georgia is among the states affected
The recalled Gatorade was distributed across 37 states, including Georgia.
Other states listed in the distribution include Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, New York, Ohio
and Pennsylvania.
That means Georgia shoppers who purchased the affected 28-ounce varieties should check their bottles before consuming them.
When was the recall announced?
PepsiCo initiated the recall on Sept. 25, according to the information provided by the FDA.
The FDA classified the recall as Class II on Oct. 2.
The recall involves the undeclared presence of Yellow No. 6 and Yellow No. 5 in the affected products.
What should Georgia consumers do?
If you have one of the recalled 28-ounce Gatorade products in your home, check the bottle's variety and lot information against the recalled products before drinking it.
The recall applies specifically to the products and lot numbers listed above.
Georgia is one of the states where the recalled drinks were distributed, so consumers should take a moment to check their refrigerators, garages or other places where bottled sports drinks may be stored.
For the most current information, consumers should refer to the FDA's recall listing.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia, covering food and entertainment. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Gatorade recall hits Georgia: Check these bottles before drinking
