Rolling out
Gatorade · Thirst Quencher
Gatorade Lemon-Lime
Thirst quencher
Announced Apr 22, 2025Rolling out since Feb 10, 2026
Not on every shelf yet.
Lemon-Lime bottles in parts of the Southeast now list Yellow 5 alternatives; national distribution is incomplete.
What changed
Before
- replaced
After
- replacedTurmeric color
Timeline
Announced
Gatorade committed to the change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Rollout started
New formula first seen: Manufacturer announcement.
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.
Sources
- Apr 22, 2025
Manufacturer announcement
PepsiCo U.S. portfolio color update
- May 18, 2026
Photograph of physical ingredient label
Lemon-Lime label — Atlanta, GA
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