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122,000 cases of popular Gatorade flavors recalled nationwide by the FDA

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Weiss, A. (2026, October 5). 122,000 cases of popular Gatorade flavors recalled nationwide by the FDA. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/lifestyle/popular-gatorade-flavors-recalled-nationwide-by-the-fda/

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PepsiCo has recalled over 122,000 cases of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange, and Gatorade Orange Zero across 37 states due to undeclared Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6 dyes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified this as a Class II recall, indicating mid-level risk of serious health consequences, particularly for those sensitive or allergic to yellow food dyes. Consumers are advised not to consume the recalled products and should return them to retailers for a refund.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of 122,021 cases of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange, and Gatorade Orange Zero due to undeclared food dyes Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6. These products were distributed across 37 states, including Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. PepsiCo voluntarily initiated the recall on September 25 after identifying the issue. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, indicating mid-level probability of serious adverse health consequences, particularly for individuals sensitive to aspirin or yellow food dyes who may experience mild rashes or allergic reactions. Consumers are advised not to consume these products and to return them to retailers for refunds.

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Over 122,000 cases of Gatorade have been recalled across 37 states after the company found undeclared dyes. asserted

company → recall → dyes

The Gatorade recall affects 122,021 cases of 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange and Gatorade Orange Zero, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). uncertain

recall → affect → Administration

Parent company — PepsiCo — voluntarily recalled the lot on Sept. 25 after finding the flavors contain the undeclared dyes — Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6. Color additives — which are used in food, drugs, cosmetics and some medical devices — must be approved by the FDA before they can be used. asserted

they → recall → FDA

Additionally, they must comply with “the approved uses, specifications, and restrictions,” according to the agency. uncertain

they → comply → agency

The FDA classified the action as a Class II recall — which means the probability for serious adverse health consequences from the soda is “mid-level.” asserted

probability → classify → soda

If you have one of the recalled products, do not drink it as it — especially if you have a sensitivity or allergy to aspirin or yellow food dyes. asserted

you → have → aspirin

This can occasionally trigger mild rashes or allergic-type asthma. asserted

This → trigger → rashes

Shoppers should bring the bottles back to the retailer, where they will likely get a full refund. asserted

they → bring → refund

If you cannot get a refund, it’s best to throw the products away in a sealed trash container so people or animals cannot access it. asserted

people → get → it

The impacted items were distributed to stores across the country in 37 states including: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. asserted

items → distribute → Alaska

While the FDA did not publish a release — consumers can find more information on the recall notice. asserted

consumers → publish → notice

122,000 cases of popular Gatorade flavors recalled nationwide by the FDA

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