PepsiCo recalls 122,021 cases of Gatorade over undeclared yellow dyes
The FDA classified a PepsiCo recall of more than 122,000 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade bottles as Class II because the drinks contain food dyes not listed on the label.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade are being recalled because they contain undeclared food dyes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. ABC NewsLC “More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade are being recalled due to undeclared food dyes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” Read at ABC News ↗ NewsweekN “More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade sold across 37 states have been recalled” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1The FDA classified the recall as Class II on October 2, covering 122,021 cases of 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange and Orange Zero. NewsweekN “The FDA classified the recall as a Class II recall on October 2, covering 122,021 cases of 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange, and Gatorade Orange Zero.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1According to the agency's enforcement report, the products contain unlisted Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6. NewsweekN “because they contain the unlisted food colorings, Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6, according to the agency's enforcement report.” Read at Newsweek ↗
Centre · 1PepsiCo voluntarily initiated the recall on September 25, and it remains ongoing. Newsweek said no public press release had been issued when it published, and that it had contacted PepsiCo for comment. NewsweekN “The recall was voluntarily initiated by PepsiCo on September 25 and remains ongoing. No public press release had been issued at the time of publishing.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Mixed · 2The products were distributed to 37 states, according to Newsweek; ABC News, citing the FDA, said more than two dozen states. NewsweekN “The products were distributed to 37 states:” Read at Newsweek ↗ ABC NewsLC “were distributed in more than two dozen states, the FDA said.” Read at ABC News ↗ Centre · 1The FDA defines a Class II recall as one where exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious harm is unlikely. Class II is considered less severe than Class I. NewsweekN “Class II recalls are considered less severe than Class I recalls, which involve a “reasonable probability” of serious injury, illness, or even death” Read at Newsweek ↗
Centre · 1Both dyes are FDA-approved for use, so the problem is that they were not declared on the labels, which could prevent people with sensitivities from avoiding them. NewsweekN “The issue in this recall isn’t that the dyes are banned, but that they weren’t declared on the product labels, potentially preventing consumers with sensitivities from avoiding them.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1Federal rules require a warning that Yellow No. 5 may cause allergic-type reactions, including bronchial asthma, in susceptible people. The FDA says such sensitivity appears uncommon but is seen more often in people with aspirin hypersensitivity. NewsweekN “may cause allergic-type reactions (including bronchial asthma) in certain susceptible persons.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Mixed · 2Newsweek advised consumers to check bottle lot numbers against the recall notice and avoid the affected products, especially if they have known dye sensitivities or allergies. ABC News described its report as a developing story. NewsweekN “Consumers who have the recalled Gatorade products should check the bottle lot numbers against the recall notice and avoid consuming the affected products” Read at Newsweek ↗ ABC NewsLC “This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.” Read at ABC News ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
Left2 outlets
- Framing
- Brief breaking-news item attributing the recall to the FDA.
- Emphasis
- Undeclared food dyes and the number of cases.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not give the recall class, dye names, dates or PepsiCo's role.
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“Over 122K cases of Gatorade recalled, FDA says” — ABC News
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Detailed explainer on the recall classification, the dyes and the health risk, with consumer advice.
- Emphasis
- Class II meaning, dye sensitivity, lot numbers, 37 states.
- Leaves out or plays down
- No PepsiCo comment at publication.
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“Major Gatorade Recall Affecting More Than 30 States Given Risk Warning” — Newsweek
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange and Orange Zero are recalled.
- The reason is undeclared food dyes.
- The FDA is the source of the recall information.
Where accounts differ
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Number of states receiving the product
- Left
- ABC News says more than two dozen states, citing the FDA.
- Centre
- Newsweek says 37 states.
Left2 articles
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Over 122K cases of Gatorade recalled, FDA says
Neutral Short developing-story report attributing the recall to the FDA.
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Centre1 article
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Major Gatorade Recall Affecting More Than 30 States Given Risk Warning
Neutral Explains the Class II recall, the dyes and the risk to sensitive consumers.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 4 Oct 15:16 First NewsweekN Major Gatorade Recall Affecting More Than 30 States Given Risk Warning
- 5 Oct 14:32 +23h 16m ABC NewsLC Over 122K cases of Gatorade recalled, FDA says
- 5 Oct 15:08 +23h 52m CBS NewsLC Gatorade sold in dozens of states recalled due to undeclared dyes
Times are when each article was published, or when we first saw it if the outlet gave no time.