U.S.RECALL UPDATE
Gatorade Recall: A Politician Takes Credit, Blames Dye
The FDA announced the recall over safety concerns, though the specific reasons remain unclear from available reports.
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Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAs we told you earlier, WSAV-TV reports the FDA announced a Gatorade recall over safety concerns. What's new is the blame game.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWhose fault is this, Senator?
Wendell Pruitt-MayhewVera, anything good about that recall, like the part where it got caught, was my idea.
Wendell Pruitt-MayhewAnything bad is the fault of the previous senator, who I believe drank blue.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCan you tell viewers what the safety concerns actually are, since the data we have doesn't say?
Wendell Pruitt-MayhewGreat question, and I'm glad nobody asked it sooner. I've personally banned the color orange in my district. Check my press release.
Wendell Pruitt-MayhewI wrote it on a napkin.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSenator, banning a color isn't a recall plan. Did you do anything, or are you just standing near the problem?
Wendell Pruitt-MayhewI stood near it very hard, Vera. Then my staff stood near it. Now the intern is standing near it. That's called leadership.
Wendell Pruitt-MayhewAlso, I want a sports drink named after me.
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