PepsiCo has issued a voluntary recall of nearly 122,000 cases of Gatorade sports drinks in multiple U.S. states after discovering undeclared yellow food dyes in certain 28-ounce bottles. The affected products include Lemon Lime, Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero varieties, according to an FDA notice. The recall was announced last month by the beverage giant, which manufactures Gatorade, and was posted on the federal agency’s website. Consumers are advised to check their purchases, as the affected bottles may contain ingredients not listed on the label.
PepsiCo initiated class II recall of 28oz bottles last month over ‘undeclared’ yellow dyes, FDA notice saysAbout 122,000 cases of the popular sports drink Gatorade have been voluntarily recalled across 37 US states due to their having “undeclared” food dye, according to an official federal notice.The varieties of the drink involved in the notice include 28oz bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lime Zero, Orange and Gatorade Orange Zero, the notice said. Gatorade’s manufacturer – the soda giant PepsiCo – initiated its recall on 25 September, said the advisory, which was posted on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s website. Continue reading...
