More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade recalled for undeclared food dyes

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   PepsiCo Recalls 122,021 Cases of Gatorade Over Undeclared Dyes

   PepsiCo is voluntarily recalling 122,021 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade drinks across 37 states following an announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Class II recall impacts specific bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange, and Gatorade Orange Zero. Affected products omitted Yellow No. 5 or Yellow No. 6 on their packaging labels, posing potential health risks for certain consumers. Customers are advised to check their pantries and avoid consuming the affected beverages. Distribution reached numerous states including New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

   Why it matters

   Product labeling omissions involving food colorings require federal intervention because undeclared ingredients can trigger allergic reactions or adverse health effects in sensitive individuals. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration oversees these enforcement actions to remove improperly labeled merchandise from retail shelves and consumer pantries. PepsiCo initiated the voluntary action after discovering that specific 28-ounce beverage bottles lacked proper disclosure of Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6 dyes.

   What is confirmed

   • PepsiCo recalled 122,021 cases of four 28-ounce Gatorade drinks distributed in 37 states because their labels omitted Yellow No. 5 or Yellow No. 6.
   • The recall affects 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange, and Gatorade Orange Zero.
   • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the action as a Class II recall.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The undeclared food coloring poses a health risk for some people.

   What to watch next

   • Updates from the FDA or PepsiCo regarding specific lot numbers and UPC codes to help consumers identify affected bottles.
   • Reports on whether the recalled products have caused any adverse health reactions or illnesses.
   Sources used for this update (15)

   1. PIX11 — Thousands of cases of Gatorade recalled nationwide: FDA
   2. USA Today — Gatorade sold in 37 states has been recalled. See list
   3. Gothamist — Gatorade recall affects drinks sold in New York and New Jersey
   4. Post and Courier — PepsiCo recalls cases of Gatorade sold in SC for ‘undeclared’ ingredients. Avoid these flavors.
   5. Yahoo — Gatorade recall: Why more than 122,000 cases were pulled over undeclared dyes — and how to check yours
   6. WSTM — PepsiCo recalls over 120,000 cases of Gatorade in 37 states
   7. The Washington Post — More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade recalled for undeclared food dyes
   8. Allrecipes — FDA Announces Class II Recall of More Than 122,000 Cases of Gatorade in 37 States
   9. abcnews.com — Over 122K cases of Gatorade recalled due to undeclared food dyes, FDA says
   10. www.nbcnews.com — 122,000 cases of Gatorade recalled over undeclared food dyes
   11. www.click2houston.com — Gatorade recall: PepsiCo recalls more than 122,000 cases over undeclared dyes
   12. abc7ny.com — FDA recalls 122,000 cases of Gatorade over undeclared dyes - ABC7 New York
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