PepsiCo is recalling more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade distributed across 37 states, including Wisconsin, because some bottles contain food dyes that were not disclosed on the product labels.
The voluntary recall involves four varieties of 28-ounce Gatorade and was initiated Sept. 25, according to an enforcement report published Oct. 2 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA said the affected beverages contain Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6 or both, but the dyes were not declared on the labels.
The recall covers 122,021 cases and has been classified as a Class II recall. The FDA uses that designation when exposure to a product could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects but the probability of serious health consequences is considered remote.
The affected products are:
28-ounce Gatorade Lemon Lime28-ounce Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero28-ounce Gatorade Orange28-ounce Gatorade Orange Zero
Affected bottles have the following lot and date codes:
091026 DL — JUN 07 27091126 DL — JUN 08 27072226 DT — APR 18 27072426 TL — APR 20 27073126 TL — APR 27 27072926 TL — APR 25 27073026 TL — APR 25 27081026 TL — MAY 07 27082126 OA — APR 18 27080126 DL — APR 28 27082026 DL — MAY 17 27083126 DT — JUN 07 27082526 KM — MAY 22 27090426 KM — JUN 01 27072726 TL — APR 23 27
Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6 are FDA-approved color additives, but federal regulations require certain certified color additives to be declared on food labels.
The undeclared dyes could be a concern for people who are sensitive to them. Reactions associated with sensitivity to food coloring can include itching, hives and other symptoms.
The FDA enforcement report did not indicate that illnesses or adverse reactions had been reported in connection with the recall.
The affected Gatorade was distributed in Wisconsin and 36 other states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Washington.
Consumers who have one of the affected products should check the lot information before drinking it. Those with recalled bottles should not consume them and can contact the retailer where they purchased the product for information about returns or refunds.
Anyone who consumed an affected product and experiences symptoms should contact a health care provider.
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