- What we’re talking about: PepsiCo has recalled more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade.
- Why it matters: The recalled Gatorade may contain undeclared food dyes, which can cause allergic reactions.
- What you can do: Check if your Gatorade has been recalled, and toss or return it.
More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade have been recalled in 37 states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced.
PepsiCo Inc. initially recalled the Gatorade on Sept. 25 due to the presence of undeclared food dyes—Yellow No. 6 and/or Yellow No. 5—which can cause allergic reactions. On Oct. 2, the FDA gave the recall the second-highest risk level, Class II, for the possibility of temporary or reversible health effects.
How to Identify the Recalled Gatorade
- Flavors: Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero
- Size: 28 oz
- Affected quantity: 122,021 cases
- Expiration dates and lot codes:
- Apr. 18, 2027; Lot 072226 DT and Lot 082126 OA
- Apr. 20, 2027; Lot 072426 TL
- Apr. 23, 2027; Lot 072726 TL
- Apr. 25, 2027; Lot 072926 TL and Lot 073026 TL
- Apr. 27, 2027; Lot 073126 TL
- Apr. 28, 2027; Lot 080126 DL
- May 7, 2027; Lot 081026 TL
- May 17, 2027; Lot 082026 DL
- May 22, 2027; Lot 082526 KM
- June 1, 2027; Lot 090426 KM
- June 7, 2027; Lot 091026 DL and Lot 083126 DT
- June 8, 2027; Lot 091126 DL
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The recalled Gatorade was distributed in 37 states: 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.
What to Do if You Have the Recalled Gatorade
The FDA did not provide specific instructions, but as a Class II recall, the safest option is to throw out or return the affected Gatorade—even if you can consume the undeclared food dyes.
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