Gatorade Recall Affects Over 122,000 Cases Nationwide

Over 122,000 Gatorade cases recalled due to undeclared dyes. Learn what consumers need to know.

October 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade have been pulled from shelves after the beverage was found to contain unlisted food dyes that may cause health issues.

The recall was launched by PepsiCo on September 25 and officially noted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on October 2 following the discovery. The agency warned that consuming the drinks could lead to mild rashes or asthma-like symptoms, especially in individuals with aspirin allergies.

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The affected products include 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero that failed to list Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6 dyes. These drinks were sold in 37 states, including Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Texas, and others. The lot dates range from April to June 2027.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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