The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0709-2019·Announced 2018-12-19

Gatorade Lemon Lime Recall Issued Due to Mold Contamination

The Gatorade Puerto Rico Co is recalling specific lots of Gatorade Lemon Lime due to mold contamination. Consumers should check lot numbers and expiration dates.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class III recall, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is mold contamination, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

The Gatorade Puerto Rico Co is recalling Gatorade, Lemon Lime, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL) because the product is contaminated with mold. The recall covers specific lots distributed to domestic consignees only.

Affected products include 24/600 mL units with lot 002260 and an expiration date of 7/23/2019, as well as Multipack (4/6Pack) 24/600 mL units with lot MS2260 and an expiration date of 7/24/2019. Quantities distributed are within Combo Multipack Item #8.

Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and expiration dates. If the product matches the recalled description, it should not be consumed.

The recalled product

Product
Gatorade, Lemon Lime, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL)
Manufacturer
The Gatorade Puerto Rico Co
Category
Food — Beverages
Hazard
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • 24/600 mL: lot 002260
  • Exp. Date 7/23/2019 Multipack (4/6Pack) 24/600 mL: lot MS2260
  • Exp. Date 7/24/2019

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by The Gatorade Puerto Rico Co under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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