More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade recalled across the country: What to know

The recall impacts 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange and Gatorade Orange Zero.

by · 5 NBCDFW

PepsiCo has recalled thousands of cases of Gatorade because the drinks have undeclared food dye that could pose a health risk.

According to an enforcement report from the Food and Drug Administration, the company initiated a recall on Sept. 25 for 122,021 cases of 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade. The impacted flavors are Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange and Orange Zero.

The recalled drinks contain undeclared Yellow No. 6 and/or Yellow No. 5, the report said. While both color additives are approved for use by the FDA, they must be listed on the label.

The FDA categorized the recall as a "Class II" on Oct. 2, the second-highest of the agency's three recall categories. A Class II recall means exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects. In a Class II recall, the risk of serious health consequences is considered low.

According to the FDA, it is possible but rare to have an "allergic-type reaction" to color additives like Yellow 5, including itching or hives in some people.

PepsiCo, which owns Gatorade, did not immediately respond to NBC News' request for comment.

The full details on products and lots impacted by the recall are below:

Gatorade products recalled

  • 28-ounce Gatorade Lemon Lime
  • 28-ounce Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero
  • 28-ounce Gatorade Orange
  • 28-ounce Gatorade Orange Zero

Lot numbers and expiration dates

  • Lot 091026 DL - JUN 07 27
  • Lot 091126 DL - JUN 08 27
  • Lot 072226 DT - APR 18 27
  • Lot 072426 TL - APR 20 27
  • Lot 073126 TL - APR 27 27
  • Lot 072926 TL - APR 25 27
  • Lot 073026 TL - APR 25 27
  • Lot 081026 TL - MAY 07 27
  • Lot 082126 OA - APR 18 27
  • Lot 080126 DL - APR 28 27
  • Lot 082026 DL - MAY 17 27
  • Lot 083126 DT - JUN 07 27
  • Lot 082526 KM - MAY 22 27
  • Lot 090426 KM - JUN 01 27
  • Lot 072726 TL - APR 23 27

States where the Gatorade was distributed

  • Alaska
  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Iowa
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Mississippi
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Nebraska
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • Nevada
  • New York
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin