PepsiCo Recalls 122,000 Cases of Gatorade Over Undeclared Food Dye
About 122,000 cases of Gatorade in 28oz bottles were recalled across 37 states due to undeclared yellow dyes, the FDA says.
PepsiCo has voluntarily recalled roughly 122,000 cases of Gatorade sports drinks across 37 US states after the beverages were found to contain undeclared food dye, according to a notice posted on the US Food and Drug Administration's website.
The recall, classified by the FDA as a Class II action — indicating a product that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences — covers four varieties sold in 28-ounce bottles: Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero. The presence of yellow dyes that were not listed on product labeling triggered the action.
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PepsiCo initiated the recall on September 25, according to the federal advisory. Class II recalls are considered less severe than Class I designations, which involve products that could cause serious health consequences or death, but the FDA still treats undeclared ingredients as a significant labeling concern — particularly for consumers with dye sensitivities or allergies who rely on accurate ingredient disclosures.
The voluntary nature of the recall suggests PepsiCo moved proactively once the labeling discrepancy was identified, a common industry practice when a manufacturer detects a compliance issue before widespread consumer complaints emerge. No injuries or adverse health events were cited in the FDA notice.
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