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Gatorade has been recalled in 37 states including North Carolina because it contained undisclosed food dyes.
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PepsiCo recalled 122,021 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade drinks because they contained undeclared Yellow No. 6 and/or Yellow No. 5, according to the FDA.
The recall applies to 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange and Gatorade Orange Zero.
The recall is a Class II risk level as of Friday, Oct. 2. The FDA uses Class II to indicate “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
It is possible, but rare, for a person to have a negative reaction to a food dye. Yellow No. 5 may cause itching and hives in some people, according to the FDA. On drug packaging, Yellow No. 5 is identified as tartrazine.
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The Charlotte Observer reached out to PepsiCo and will update the story once a response is received.
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This story was originally published October 6, 2026 at 4:26 PM with the headline “Gatorade sold in NC and 36 other states recalled. Here’s why.”
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