Ohio is among 37 states affected by a nationwide Gatorade recall affecting more than 122,000 cases of the sports drink.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration assigned a Class II classification to PepsiCo's recall of certain Gatorade products due to possible undeclared food colorings, Newsweek reports. The FDA had not issued a separate public announcement about the recall as of this publication.
The Class II recall means that exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, and the likelihood of serious health consequences is considered remote.
Here's what to know about the latest recall.
Ohio included in nationwide Gatorade recall
Yes. The recalled products were distributed in 37 states, including Ohio. Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Pennsylvania
are also among the affected states, according to Newsweek.
Why are bottles of Gatorade being recalled?
According to reports citing FDA records, some bottles contain Yellow No. 6 and possibly Yellow No. 5 that were not declared on the label. People with sensitivities to those dyes may experience allergic-type reactions.
Which Gatorade products are included in the recall?
The recall involves 122,021 cases of 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange and Gatorade Orange Zero.
Reported lot numbers for the recalled products 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
What should consumers do?
Consumers who have 28-ounce bottles of the affected flavors should check the lot code and best-by date. Consumers can also monitor the FDA's online recalls and enforcement reports for updates.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Is my Gatorade safe? Ohio, Kentucky affected by nationwide recall
