Is there a Gatorade recall?

Yes. PepsiCo initiated a voluntary recall of certain 28 oz Gatorade products, and FDA classified the recall as Class II on Oct. 2, 2026. This is a product labeling recall for undeclared color additives, not a disease outbreak. Confirm details on FDA Enforcement Reports.

Which Gatorade flavors are affected?

Public coverage of the FDA notice lists 28 oz Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero. Check the official FDA notice for the current product list, lot codes, and distribution.

Why was Gatorade recalled?

The recall concerns undeclared Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6 color additives on product labeling. It is a labeling / undeclared color additive issue, not a reported pathogen contamination outbreak.

What does FDA Class II mean?

FDA Class II means use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. Read the FDA definition on the linked Enforcement Reports page.

No. This is a food product recall for undeclared color additives / labeling. OutbreakThreat does not treat this event as a foodborne disease outbreak.

Food product recall (labeling / undeclared color additive) · Not an outbreak

Gatorade recall 2026: undeclared Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6

PepsiCo recalled about 122,021 cases of selected 28 oz Gatorade flavors across 37 states for undeclared Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6. FDA Class II (Oct. 2, 2026). Not an outbreak.

Updated 2026-10-05 · Not medical advice. Always follow the official agency notice.

Recall details

Brand: Gatorade
Company: PepsiCo
Product: 28 oz Gatorade bottles (selected flavors)
Reason: Undeclared food color additives Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6 on product labeling (labeling / undeclared color additive recall).
FDA class: Class II
Category: Undeclared allergen / ingredient
Quantity: About 122,021 cases of 28 oz bottles (as reported in FDA-linked public coverage)
Distribution: Distributed in 37 U.S. states (per FDA-linked public coverage of the enforcement notice)
Recall initiated: 2026-09-25
FDA classified: 2026-10-02

Affected products

Gatorade Lemon Lime
Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero
Gatorade Orange
Gatorade Orange Zero
Package size reported: 28 oz bottles
Quantity reported: about 122,021 cases

States named in public coverage

Distribution lists can change. Confirm against the official FDA notice.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin

Lot codes and dates

FDA enforcement details list specific lot codes and best-by dates. Public coverage of the FDA notice describes lot dates in April, May, and June 2027. OutbreakThreat does not invent lot numbers. Compare your bottle's codes to the official FDA Enforcement Report before discarding product.

Consumer action

People who are sensitive to Yellow No. 5 or Yellow No. 6 should check the official FDA notice and product lot details. Follow firm and agency instructions for return or disposal. This page is not medical advice.

What was recalled

According to FDA-linked public coverage, PepsiCo recalled about 122,021 cases of 28 oz bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange, and Gatorade Orange Zero.

This page summarizes a food product recall. It is not a foodborne disease outbreak investigation.

Why it was recalled

The firm and FDA-linked notices describe undeclared Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6 color additives - a labeling / undeclared color additive issue.

People sensitive to Yellow No. 5 or Yellow No. 6 should review the official notice and product details before consuming remaining bottles.

What FDA Class II means

FDA Class II indicates that use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or that the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Class II does not mean an outbreak was declared. Classification describes the potential health hazard of the violative product under FDA's recall framework.

What consumers should check

Compare flavor, bottle size, and lot / best-by codes on your bottle to the official FDA Enforcement Report. OutbreakThreat does not invent lot numbers.

Follow PepsiCo and FDA instructions for return or disposal. This summary is not medical advice; contact a clinician for personal health questions.

Official sources

News coverage citing FDA

ABC News coverage citing FDA (news)

FAQ

Is there a Gatorade recall?: Yes. PepsiCo initiated a voluntary recall of certain 28 oz Gatorade products, and FDA classified the recall as Class II on Oct. 2, 2026. This is a product labeling recall for undeclared color additives, not a disease outbreak. Confirm details on FDA Enforcement Reports.
Which Gatorade flavors are affected?: Public coverage of the FDA notice lists 28 oz Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero. Check the official FDA notice for the current product list, lot codes, and distribution.
Why was Gatorade recalled?: The recall concerns undeclared Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6 color additives on product labeling. It is a labeling / undeclared color additive issue, not a reported pathogen contamination outbreak.
What does FDA Class II mean?: FDA Class II means use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. Read the FDA definition on the linked Enforcement Reports page.
Is this an outbreak?: No. This is a food product recall for undeclared color additives / labeling. OutbreakThreat does not treat this event as a foodborne disease outbreak.

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