PepsiCo is recalling more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade after some 28-ounce bottles were found to contain undeclared food dyes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The recall affects 28-ounce bottles of:
The recalled products were distributed in several states, including Texas.
According to the FDA, the products contain Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6, which were not declared on the product labels.
The FDA classified the recall as Class II, meaning the use or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, with the probability of serious adverse health consequences considered remote.
The recall involves approximately 122,021 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade products.
The FDA lists multiple affected lot numbers and expiration dates, including:
The FDA’s recall notice includes additional lot numbers.
Consumers should check their Gatorade bottles and packaging against the FDA’s list of recalled lots before consuming the product.
The products were distributed across multiple states, including Texas, California, Florida, Louisiana, New York and Pennsylvania.
The recall was initiated voluntarily by PepsiCo on Sept. 25, 2026. The FDA classified the recall on Oct. 2.
The recall remains ongoing.
Consumers who have questions or concerns about the recalled products should check the FDA’s recall information and contact PepsiCo for additional information.
