CLASS III Food recall · Reported 19 Dec 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Gatorade, Cool Blue, Cont recalled by The Gatorade Puerto Rico

The Gatorade Puerto Rico is recalling Gatorade, Cool Blue, Cont. The recall was initiated on 9 Nov 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes24/600 mL: lot 002263, Exp. Date 7/26/2019
Quantity recalled200 cases (24 units per case)

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0706-2019
FDA event ID
81578
Recalling firm
The Gatorade Puerto Rico, Miami, FL
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
9 Nov 2018
FDA classified
10 Dec 2018
Reported
19 Dec 2018
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Mold
Product category
Energy Drinks

Timeline

9 Nov 2018Recall initiated by company
10 Dec 2018Classified by FDA+31 days
19 Dec 2018Published in enforcement report+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product is contaminated with mold.

Product as listed by the FDA

Gatorade, Cool Blue, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL)

Where it was distributed

Domestic Consignees only. No foreign nor government consignees.

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product is contaminated with mold.

Which lots are affected?

24/600 mL: lot 002263, Exp. Date 7/26/2019

Where was it sold?

Domestic Consignees only. No foreign nor government consignees.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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