Gatorade Initiates Nationwide Recall of Select Flavors Over Undeclared Dyes

Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, October 5, 2026 — Gatorade has initiated a voluntary recall of more than 122,000 cases of specific Gatorade Lemon Lime and Orange flavors, including their Zero Sugar variants, due to the presence of undeclared artificial colors Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6.

The recall, which affects products distributed nationwide across 37 states, was prompted by the discovery that certain batches of these popular sports drinks contain dyes that were not listed on their ingredient labels. Consumers who have allergies to Yellow No. 5 or Yellow No. 6 may face adverse reactions if they consume the affected products.

The specific flavors and types of Gatorade involved in the recall are:

• Gatorade Thirst Quencher Lemon Lime
• Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange
• Gatorade Zero Sugar Lemon Lime
• Gatorade Zero Sugar Orange

Details regarding the exact production dates or lot numbers of the affected products were not immediately available, but the company is working to identify and remove the products from circulation. The exact quantities of Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6 present in the recalled beverages were not specified.

Gatorade has stated that the recall is being conducted with the full knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company has not reported any consumer complaints or adverse events related to this issue thus far. Consumers are advised to check their products and, if they are among the recalled items and have allergies to the specified dyes, to avoid consumption.

Information on how consumers can return or dispose of the affected products and receive a refund or replacement was also not immediately provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Alvarado on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.

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