PepsiCo Recalls 122,000 Cases Of Gatorade Over Undeclared Dyes
PepsiCo recalled about 122,000 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade bottles on September 25, 2026, over undeclared Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6 dyes sold in 37 states.[1]
The recall covers Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange and Orange Zero 28-ounce bottles distributed across 37 states.[1] The Food and Drug Administration formally classified the action as a Class II recall on October 2, 2026 under recall number H-0009-2027.[1]
PepsiCo said it initiated the nationwide recall after identifying bottles that contained undeclared Yellow No. 5 or Yellow No. 6 dyes, prompting the company and regulators to remove affected cases from retail distribution.[1]
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- PepsiCo initiated a nationwide Gatorade recall on September 25, 2026 covering roughly 122,000 cases of 28-ounce bottles.
- On October 2, 2026, the FDA classified the action as a Class II recall for undeclared Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6 dyes.
- The recall affects Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange and Orange Zero flavors sold in 37 U.S. states under FDA recall number H-0009-2027.
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October 05, 2026