US-Wide FDA Risk Level Announced for Gatorade Products
A large-scale beverage recall led by Pepsico has reached a new phase with the federal regulatory agency's classification.
Pepsico, Inc. is recalling more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade nationwide due to undeclared food colorings in the products, while the US Food and Drug Administration has determined the risk level for the incident.
Details of the Recall Process
More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade are being pulled from the market nationwide as part of an operation conducted by Pepsico, Inc. The decision was made after undeclared substances were detected in the product ingredients.
Affected Product Varieties and Risk Class
The recalled products include Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero varieties in 28-ounce bottles. The FDA classified this situation as a Class II risk level on the grounds that it may lead to temporary or medically reversible health issues.
Distribution and Date Information
Announced initially in September, the recall affected products that were distributed across 37 different states. The pulled beverages can be identified by expiration dates extending through 2027 and specific lot numbers.