CLASS III Food recall · Reported 19 Dec 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Gatorade, Lemon Lime, Cont recalled by The Gatorade Puerto Rico
The Gatorade Puerto Rico is recalling Gatorade, Lemon Lime, Cont. The recall was initiated on 9 Nov 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
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-0709-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81578
- Recalling firm
- The Gatorade Puerto Rico, Miami, FL
- Brand
- Gatorade
- 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
- Soda
Timeline
| 9 Nov 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Dec 2018 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 19 Dec 2018 | Published 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, Lemon Lime, 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 002260, Exp. Date 7/23/2019 Multipack (4/6Pack) 24/600 mL: lot MS2260, Exp. Date 7/24/2019
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.
Other products in this recall event
7 other products · FDA event 81578| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Gatorade, Orange, Cont recalled by The Gatorade Puerto RicoGatorade | The Gatorade Puerto Rico | Mold | FL | |
| CLASS III | Gatorade, Grape, Cont recalled by The Gatorade Puerto RicoGatorade | The Gatorade Puerto Rico | Mold | FL | |
| CLASS III | Gatorade, Melon, Cont recalled by The Gatorade Puerto RicoGatorade | The Gatorade Puerto Rico | Mold | FL | |
| CLASS III | Gatorade, Frost Glacier Freeze, Cont recalledGatorade | The Gatorade Puerto Rico | Mold | FL | |
| CLASS III | Gatorade, Cool Blue, Cont recalled by The Gatorade Puerto RicoGatorade | The Gatorade Puerto Rico | Mold | FL | |
| CLASS III | Gatorade, Fruit Punch, Cont recalled by The Gatorade Puerto RicoGatorade | The Gatorade Puerto Rico | Mold | FL | |
| CLASS III | Gatorade Combo (Multipack) recalled by The Gatorade Puerto RicoGatorade Combo | The Gatorade Puerto Rico | Mold | FL |
More recalls from The Gatorade Puerto Rico
All 8| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS III | Gatorade Combo (Multipack) recalled by The Gatorade Puerto RicoGatorade Combo | The Gatorade Puerto Rico | Mold | FL |
| Food | CLASS III | Gatorade, Fruit Punch, Cont recalled by The Gatorade Puerto RicoGatorade | The Gatorade Puerto Rico | Mold | FL |
| Food | CLASS III | Gatorade, Cool Blue, Cont recalled by The Gatorade Puerto RicoGatorade | The Gatorade Puerto Rico | Mold | FL |
| Food | CLASS III | Gatorade, Frost Glacier Freeze, Cont recalledGatorade | The Gatorade Puerto Rico | Mold | FL |
| Food | CLASS III | Gatorade, Melon, Cont recalled by The Gatorade Puerto RicoGatorade | The Gatorade Puerto Rico | Mold | FL |
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