FDA recalls 122,000 cases of Gatorade sold across 37 states

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   FDA Recalls 122,000 Cases of Gatorade in 37 States

   Federal health regulators have announced a Class II recall for 122,021 cases of Gatorade due to undeclared ingredients. PepsiCo pulled the sports drinks from shelves across 37 states after discovering that artificial yellow dyes used in the beverages failed to appear on product labels. The affected inventory consists of 28-ounce bottles across four popular varieties. Consumers holding these specific products are advised to check packaging details and avoid consumption. Authorities have mobilized distribution networks to remove the mislabeled drinks from regional commerce.

   Why it matters

   Food labeling regulations exist to protect consumers with specific sensitivities or dietary restrictions from accidental exposure to additives. When manufacturers omit ingredients like artificial dyes from packaging, regulatory bodies step in to enforce recalls and prevent potential adverse health events. This enforcement action highlights supply chain and quality control vulnerabilities for major beverage manufacturers.

   What is confirmed

   • PepsiCo recalled 122,021 cases of Gatorade due to undeclared food dyes.
   • The affected products include 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange, and Gatorade Orange Zero.
   • The recall spans 37 states and has been classified as a Class II recall by the FDA.

   What to watch next

   • Further expansion of the recall to additional states or product lines
   • Updates from the FDA regarding potential health complaints or allergic reactions tied to the undeclared dyes
   Sources used for this update (19)

   1. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Over 122K cases of Gatorade recalled due to undeclared food dyes, FDA says
   2. PIX11 — Thousands of cases of Gatorade recalled nationwide: FDA
   3. CBS News — PepsiCo recalls 122,000 cases of Gatorade due to undeclared dyes
   4. USA Today — Gatorade sold in 37 states has been recalled. See list
   5. ABC7 Eyewitness News — FDA recalls 122,000 cases of Gatorade sold across 37 states
   6. Gothamist — Gatorade recall affects drinks sold in New York and New Jersey
   7. Post and Courier — PepsiCo recalls cases of Gatorade sold in SC for ‘undeclared’ ingredients. Avoid these flavors.
   8. Yahoo — Gatorade recall: Why more than 122,000 cases were pulled over undeclared dyes — and how to check yours
   9. WSTM — PepsiCo recalls over 120,000 cases of Gatorade in 37 states
   10. Allrecipes — FDA Announces Class II Recall of More Than 122,000 Cases of Gatorade in 37 States
   11. Detroit Free Press — Gatorade sold in Michigan recalled. Why you should return it
   12. abc7ny.com — FDA recalls 122,000 cases of Gatorade over undeclared dyes - ABC7 New York
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