PepsiCo recalls 122,000 cases of Gatorade over undeclared dyes

On September 25, 2026, PepsiCo announced a recall of 122,021 cases of 28‑ounce Gatorade bottles after an FDA enforcement report found the drinks contained Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6 food colorings that were not listed on the label. The recall covers four flavors—Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange and Orange Zero—and affects distribution in 37 states, including Illinois.

The Food and Drug Administration highlighted that the presence of these undeclared colorings could pose a health risk.