Gatorade Recalls 122,000 Cases Over Undeclared Food Dyes in 37 U.S. States
PepsiCo has initiated a recall of approximately 122,000 cases of Gatorade due to the presence of undeclared food dyes, specifically Yellow No. 6 and potentially Yellow No. 5. The recall, classified as a Class II by the FDA, affects 28-ounce bottles of Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero flavors. A Class II recall indicates that the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The recall is voluntary, meaning PepsiCo notified the FDA to begin the process. The affected products were distributed across 37 states, including Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. Neither the FDA nor Gatorade has provided specific guidance ...
