Gatorade Recall Affects 122K Cases in Florida

Duval County consumers should check their pantries for recalled Gatorade products. PepsiCo voluntarily recalled 122,021 cases of the sports drink due to undeclared ingredients.

The Class II recall, announced by the Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 2, affects 28-ounce bottles of Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero Gatorade. These products contain undeclared Yellow No. 6 and Yellow No. 5, food colorings that can cause adverse reactions in some individuals.

The recall impacts specific production dates and lot codes. Consumers can identify affected products by checking these lot numbers:

• Lot 091026 DL (exp. JUN 07 27)
• Lot 091126 DL (exp. JUN 08 27)
• Lot 072226 DT (exp. APR 18 27)
• Lot 072426 TL (exp. APR 20 27)
• Lot 073126 TL (exp. APR 27 27)
• Lot 072926 TL (exp. APR 25 27)
• Lot 073026 TL (exp. APR 25 27)
• Lot 081026 TL (exp. MAY 07 27)
• Lot 082126 OA (exp. APR 18 27)
• Lot 080126 DL (exp. APR 28 27)
• Lot 082026 DL (exp. MAY 17 27)
• Lot 083126 DT (exp. JUN 07 27)
• Lot 082526 KM (exp. MAY 22 27)
• Lot 090426 KM (exp. JUN 01 27)
• Lot 072726 TL (exp. APR 23 27)

The recalled beverages were distributed in 37 states, including Florida. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not consume them and should contact the manufacturer for disposal or reimbursement instructions.