More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade recalled across 37 states
An eye-watering 122,000 cases of Gatorade have been recalled across the United States over undeclared food dyes, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed.
28-ounce bottles of the popular sports beverage, which is the official sports drink of the NFL, MLB, and NBA, were recalled by PepsiCo on 25 September.
Flavours including Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero are believed to contain undisclosed Yellow No. 6 and possibly Yellow No 5.
The former, also known as Sunset yellow FCF or E110, is a synthetic, petroleum-derived dye that EU officials claim may ‘have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children’.
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Meanwhile, Yellow No. 5, commonly referred to as tartrazine and E102, is an artificial food colouring that the FDA is working towards eliminating from the food industry.
It’s understood that 122,021 cases of Gatorade have been taken off shelves due to the mislabelling error, with PepsiCo notifying the FDA to initiate the Class II recall.
As per the health officials, a Class II implies ‘a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote’.
There are 37 states impacted by the recall, 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.
The following lot codes are subject to recall:
- Lot 072726 TL - 23 April 2027
- Lot 072226 DT - 18 April 2027
- Lot 082126 OA - 18 April 2027
- Lot 072426 TL - 20 April 2027
- Lot 072926 TL - 25 April 2027
- Lot 073026 TL - 25 April 2027
- Lot 073126 TL - 27 April 2027
- Lot 080126 DL - 28 April 2027
- Lot 081026 TL - 07 May 2027
- Lot 082026 DL - 17 May 2027
- Lot 082526 KM - 22 May 2027
- Lot 090426 KM - 01 June 2027
- Lot 083126 DT - 07 June 2027
- Lot 091026 DL - 07 June 2027
- Lot 091126 DL - 08 June 2027
Neither the FDA nor Gatorade has issued guidance on what to do amid the recall.
If you have an allergy or sensitivity to artificial food colouring, including Yellow No. 6 and/or Yellow No. 5, do not consume this product, as per All Recipes.
CBS News also reported that it is not known whether refunds were available for people who purchased the recalled Gatorade drinks.
For questions related to this recall, you can contact PepsiCo consumer relations at 1-800-433-2652.
FOODbible has contacted PepsiCo for comment.
Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread recalled
The Gatorade recall comes amid news that Flowers Foods’ Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread is being pulled from shelves due to the presence of ‘undeclared milk’.
On 2 October, the company stated that it would recall the bread, sold in 20 oz. and 40 oz. bags.
“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume this product,” the press release read.
It’s understood that impacted products were sold in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
The affected products will be marked with product codes 0188 262 20:06 - 0188 262 22:05, 0188 265 09:20 - 0188 265 10:30, 0188 267 04:50 - 0188 267 06:00, 0188 270 04:15 - 0188 270 06:05 or 0188 272 17:15 - 0188 272 19:25.
UPC codes 0 72250 91662 2 or 0 72250 00683 5 are also impacted.
Ella Scott