Gatorade Recall: 122,000 Cases Pulled for Undeclared Dyes

WHO:

CBS News - PepsiCo is the company involved in the recall of Gatorade products.

WHAT:

IJR - PepsiCo has voluntarily recalled 122,021 cases of Gatorade.

IJR - The recalled products include 28-ounce Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero drinks.

IJR - The FDA classified the recall as Class II, indicating possible temporary or medically reversible health effects.

WHERE:

NBC News - The recall affects products distributed in 37 states, including Alabama, Alaska, 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.

CBS News - The recalled Gatorade was sold in 37 states across the United States.

WHEN:

NBC News - The recall was initiated on Sept. 25.

WHY:

IJR - The recall was initiated due to the presence of undeclared Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6 dyes in the products.

HOW:

NBC News - Consumers are advised to throw away the affected products.

IJR - Consumers are advised to check affected lot codes and avoid the recalled products.

(UPDATED October 5, 2026 22:01 UTC)

Consumers are being advised to throw away certain affected products, according to NBC News. This warning comes as safety concerns have arisen regarding these items. It's important for everyone to check their homes and dispose of any products that may be impacted.

(UPDATED October 5, 2026 19:07 UTC)

Consumers are being advised to throw away certain affected products, according to NBC News. The recommendation comes as part of ongoing safety measures to protect public health. This guidance was issued at 17:05 UTC.

(UPDATED October 5, 2026 17:05 UTC)

A significant recall has been initiated, affecting products distributed in 37 states across the country. This includes states like California, Texas, Florida, and New York, among others. The recall was officially launched on September 25.

(UPDATED October 5, 2026 16:04 UTC)

PepsiCo has voluntarily recalled 122,021 cases of Gatorade due to the presence of undeclared Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6 dyes in the products. The recall includes 28-ounce Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero drinks, which were sold in 37 states across the United States. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that there may be possible temporary or medically reversible health effects, and consumers are advised to check affected lot codes and avoid the recalled products.