The Gatorade Puerto Rico Co recalls Gatorade, Lemon Lime, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL)
Gatorade Lemon Lime 20.3 fl oz (600 mL) bottles with specific lot numbers recalled due to mold contamination. Consumers should stop using affected products.
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Product is contaminated with mold.
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What happened, in plain English
Gatorade Lemon Lime 20.3 fl oz bottles from specific lots were recalled because they contain mold. This poses a health risk as mold can cause illness if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18065-gatorade-lemon-lime-recall-mold-contamination-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18065-gatorade-lemon-lime-recall-mold-contamination-hazard · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0709-2019
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“Gatorade Lemon Lime Recall: Mold Contamination Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18065-gatorade-lemon-lime-recall-mold-contamination-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-0709-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0709-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Mold contamination in the product can lead to health issues if ingested. Consuming moldy products may cause food poisoning or other illnesses.
Who’s affected
Owners of Gatorade Lemon Lime 20.3 fl oz bottles with lot numbers 002260 (expiring July 23, 2019) or MS2260 (expiring July 24, 2019) are affected. Anyone who has consumed these products is at risk of illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the bottle for lot numbers: 002260 (expiring July 23, 2019) or MS2260 (expiring July 24, 2019). These specific lots were produced for the 20.3 fl oz (600 mL) size.
- Brand
Gatorade- Category
Food
All 8 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class III- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Domestic Consignees only. No foreign nor government consignees.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0705-2019 | Gatorade, Frost Glacier Freeze, Cont. Neto (600 mL); 24/600 mL: lot 002256, Exp. Date 7/22/2019 Multipack (4/6Pack) 24/600 mL: lot MS2256, Exp. Date 7/22/2019 | 684 cases (24 units per case) |
| F-0706-2019 | Gatorade, Cool Blue, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL); 24/600 mL: lot 002263, Exp. Date 7/26/2019 | 200 cases (24 units per case) |
| F-0707-2019 | Gatorade, Orange, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL); 24/600 mL: lot 002262, Exp. Date 7/25/2019 Multipack (4/6Pack) 24/600 mL: lot MS2262, Exp. Date 7/25/2019 | 350 cases (24 units per case) |
| F-0708-2019 | Gatorade, Melon, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL); 24/600 mL: lot 002259, Exp. Date 7/23/2019 | (Quantities distributed are within Combo Multipack Item #8) |
| F-0709-2019 | Gatorade, Lemon Lime, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL); 24/600 mL: lot 002260, Exp. Date 7/23/2019 Multipack (4/6Pack) 24/600 mL: lot MS2260, Exp. Date 7/24/2019 | (Quantities distributed are within Combo Multipack Item #8) |
| F-0710-2019 | Gatorade, Grape, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL); 24/600 mL: lot 002264, Exp. Date 7/26/2019 | 10 cases (24 units per case) |
| F-0711-2019 | Gatorade, Fruit Punch, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL); 24/600 mL: lot 002261, Exp. Date 7/24/2019 and lot 002265, Exp. Date 7/28/2019 Club Pack 24/600 mL: CP2261, Exp. Date 7/24/2019 Multipack (4/6Pack) 24/600 mL: lot MS2265, Exp. Date 7/28/2019 | 827 cases (24 units per case) |
| F-0712-2019 | Gatorade Combo (Multipack) 24/600 mL; (8FP 8O 8LL) 24/600 mL: lot V00762, Exp. Date 7/13/2019 and V00764, Exp. Date 7/12/2019 (8M 8GF 8G) 24/600 mL: lot V00761, Exp. Date 7/14/2019 and lot V00763, Exp. Date 7/3/2019 | 1,493 cases (24 units per case) 960 for Multipack FP, O and LL and 533 cases for M, GF and G |
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using and discard any affected Gatorade Lemon Lime bottles with lot numbers 002260 or MS2260.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The product was contaminated with mold, which can cause health issues if consumed.
What lot numbers are affected?
Lot numbers 002260 (expiring July 23, 2019) and MS2260 (expiring July 24, 2019).
How can I check if my product is affected?
Check the bottle label for lot numbers 002260 (expiring July 23, 2019) or MS2260 (expiring July 24, 2019).
Contact Gatorade
We’ve drafted a message you can send Gatorade to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0709-2019 — Gatorade Gatorade Hello, I own a Gatorade that is covered by recall F-0709-2019 from Gatorade. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0709-2019 (November 9, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0709-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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