122,000 cases of Gatorade recalled over undeclared food dyes

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more.

Electrolyte drinks can be a great way to hydrate after a workout — but if your go-to is Gatorade, you might want to skip it for now. PepsiCo has recalled just over 120,000 cases of Gatorade over undeclared food dyes, according to an FDA report. While food coloring might not seem like a big deal, this recall is more than it seems. Here’s what you need to know.

On September 25, 2026, PepsiCo recalled 122,021 cases of Gatorade containing 28-ounce bottles of the Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange and Orange Zero flavors, since they contain undisclosed Yellow No. 6 and possible Yellow No. 5.

The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, which means the ingredient “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” according to the agency. It’s a voluntary request, meaning PepsiCo notified the FDA to initiate the recall.

The recall affects bottles of Gatorade in the 37 states below:

Neither the FDA or Gatorade has shared any guidance on what to do if you find that your Gatorade was affected…

Original source: https://www.nbcnews.com/business