FDA recalls 122,000 cases of Gatorade over undeclared dyes
Key Points:
- Over 122,000 cases of Gatorade have been recalled across 37 states due to undeclared food dyes, specifically Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6.
- The recall affects 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero.
- PepsiCo voluntarily initiated the recall on September 25, and the FDA classified it as a Class II recall on October 2, indicating potential temporary or reversible health effects.
- The affected products were distributed in states including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and California.
- The recall is ongoing as authorities continue to manage the situation and inform the public.