FDA issues risk warning for nationwide Gatorade recall in New York
PepsiCo, Inc. recalled more than 122,000 cases of sports drinks across New York and nationwide. The products contain undeclared food dyes that prompted a federal health warning. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration assigned a risk level to the pull.
The action involves 122,021 cases of 28-ounce bottles, according to the FDA. The beverages contain undeclared Yellow No. 6 and possibly Yellow No. 5. The flavors include Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange and Gatorade Orange Zero.
The company initially announced the pull on Sept. 25. The FDA assigned a Class II risk level on Friday. That classification applies when a product may cause “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.”
The recalled items carry specific lot codes and expiration dates:
- Lot 091026 DL – June 7, 2027
- Lot 091126 DL – June 8, 2027
- Lot 072226 DT – April 18, 2027
- Lot 072426 TL – April 20, 2027
- Lot 073126 TL – April 27, 2027
- Lot 072926 TL – April 25, 2027
- Lot 073026 TL – April 25, 2027
- Lot 081026 TL – May 7, 2027
- Lot 082126 OA – April 18, 2027
- Lot 080126 DL – April 28, 2027
- Lot 082026 DL – May 17, 2027
- Lot 083126 DT – June 7, 2027
- Lot 082526 KM – May 22, 2027
- Lot 090426 KM 0 June 1, 2027
- Lot 072726 TL – April 23, 2027
The company distributed the bottles across 37 states, including New York. Other states include 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, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.
Color additives go into foods, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. The FDA must approve these additives before manufacturers use them. Companies must follow “the approved uses, specifications, and restrictions,” according to the federal agency.
Federal officials track product distributions to protect consumers. Regulators monitor corrective actions across New York and other regions.
