PepsiCo Inc. is recalling more than 122,000 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade sports drinks sold across 37 US states. The products contain food dyes that were not declared on the label, according to FDA recall records.
The recall covers four 28 oz. varieties:
- Gatorade Lemon Lime
- Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero
- Gatorade Orange
- Gatorade Orange Zero
The recall involves 122,021 cases in total. The reason given is the presence of undeclared Yellow No. 6 and/or Yellow No. 5.
How to identify recalled Gatorade bottles
The recall applies to specific lot codes with best-by dates in April and June 2027. Codes listed in the record include:
- Lot 091026 DL, dated JUN 07 27
- Lot 091126 DL, dated JUN 08 27
- Lot 072226 DT, dated APR 18 27
- Lot 072426 TL, dated APR 20 27
- Lot 072926 TL, dated APR 25 27
- Lot 073026 TL, dated APR 25 27
- Lot 073126 TL, dated APR 27 27
The published record is truncated and additional lot codes are not shown, so consumers should check the full list before drinking from bottles they already own.
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The recalled drinks were distributed to 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 recall is classified Class II. Under the US classification system, this generally applies when using the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, or when the chance of serious harm is remote. It is a lower tier than Class I, which is reserved for products that could cause serious harm or death.
Undeclared dyes matter mainly to people with sensitivities.
Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) is a known trigger of reactions in some people, which is why colour additives are required to be listed on labels.
Timeline and status
Sept. 25, 2026: PepsiCo initiated the recall voluntarily.
Oct. 2, 2026: The recall was formally classified Class II.
Status: Ongoing. It has not been terminated.
No press release was issued for the recall.
What consumers should do
Check the lot code and best-by date printed on any 28 oz. Gatorade Lemon Lime or Orange bottle at home.
People who avoid certain dyes or have known sensitivities should not drink from affected bottles.
Contact PepsiCo or the retailer about a refund or replacement.
Recall Number: H-0009-2027 | Event ID: 99991 | Recalling firm: PepsiCo Inc., Purchase NY
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