Gatorade recall affects over 122,000 cases — here’s what to know

More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade have been recalled after the drinks were found to contain undeclared food dyes that could cause adverse health effects.

The recall was initiated by manufacturer PepsiCo on September 25 and classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on October 2 after the issue was discovered. The FDA noted that potential side effects from consuming the drinks could include a mild rash or allergic-type asthma, though those reactions are more typical of people who have allergic reactions to aspirin.

Included in the recall are 28-oz bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero that failed to declare the presence of Yellow No. 6 and/or Yellow No. 5 dye. The sports drinks have long been known for their vibrant hues, which come from artificial dyes.

The affected bottles were sold 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.

The bottles are marked with lot dates spanning April 2027, May 2027 and June 2027.

The full list of lot codes can be found on the FDA’s website.

The recall comes months after Gatorade introduced a new lower-sugar drink, made with 75 percent less sugar than Gatorade Thirst Quenchers. That product was launched 10 years after PepsiCo launched its first organic, dye-free Gatorade line named G Organic.

Gatorade is the latest product to be recalled in recent weeks.

Last week, more frozen berries were recalled over the risk of possible E. coli contamination after a recall that was first announced in July and then expanded in September was updated again.

Now, additional lots of Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend, Great Value frozen Organic Blueberries and Trader Joe’s frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend are included in the recall.

The potentially contaminated products were already linked to an E. coli outbreak that infected 17 people and hospitalized six across Florida and Georgia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No deaths have occurred.

That recall followed another affecting So Delicious ice cream. The brand’s manufacturer, Danone USA, issued a voluntary recall after it was discovered that foreign materials, including “small stones and other hard objects,” could be in certain pints, according to the FDA.

So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert is the only flavor that has been affected. However, the recall includes all pints with best-by dates on and before April 3, 2028.

The ice cream was shipped to retailers nationwide and has been sold at Target and Walmart, among other retailers.