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Changes

A chronological feed of reformulations we have logged. Dates are announcements, rollouts, or label verifications.

1. VerifiedApr 8, 2026

   Campbell's · Drinks

   V8 Splash Berry Blend

   Berry Blend bottles reviewed in April 2026 list fruit and vegetable juice colors instead of Red 40 and Blue 1.

   Changed

2. VerifiedFeb 2, 2026

   Frito-Lay · Snacks

   Cheetos Puffs

   Puffs bags reviewed in 2026 list paprika / annatto, not Yellow 6.

   Changed

3. VerifiedJan 9, 2026

   Frito-Lay · Snacks

   Doritos Cool Ranch

   Cool Ranch bags reviewed in early 2026 no longer list Red 40 or Blue 1. Seasoning uses vegetable colors.

   Changed

4. VerifiedNov 20, 2025

   Frito-Lay · Snacks

   Cheetos Crunchy

   Crunchy Cheetos now list paprika and annatto instead of Yellow 6 on verified 2025–2026 bags.

   Changed

5. VerifiedSep 12, 2025

   Frito-Lay · Snacks

   Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream

   Current bags list annatto and paprika, not Yellow 5 / Yellow 6.

   Changed

6. VerifiedSep 1, 2024

   Utz · Snacks

   Zapp's Voodoo

   Voodoo seasoning on current bags uses spices and paprika, not Red 40.

   Changed

7. VerifiedJun 1, 2024

   Frito-Lay · Snacks

   Lay's Barbecue

   Barbecue seasoning on current bags uses paprika and annatto rather than Red 40 / Yellow 6.

   Changed

8. VerifiedMay 1, 2024

   Chick-fil-A · Fast Food

   Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade

   Frosted Lemonade does not list the tracked synthetic dyes on current nutrition/ingredient sheets.

   Changed

9. VerifiedFeb 1, 2024

   Frito-Lay · Snacks

   Chex Mix Traditional

   Traditional Chex Mix does not list Red 40 / Yellow 5 / Yellow 6 on the current panel.

   Changed

10. VerifiedJan 15, 2024

    Just Born · Candy

    Peeps Chicks

    Just Born said U.S. Peeps moved off Red 3. Current chicks list other colors; Red 3 is no longer on the standard chick panel.

    Changed

11. VerifiedJan 1, 2024

    Chick-fil-A · Fast Food

    Chick-fil-A Frosted Coffee

    Frosted Coffee does not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current U.S. ingredient PDF.

    Changed

12. VerifiedJan 1, 2024

    PepsiCo · Drinks

    Mug Root Beer

    Mug Root Beer does not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current U.S. panel.

    Changed

13. VerifiedApr 1, 2023

    Haribo · Candy

    Haribo Goldbears

    U.S. Goldbears use coloring foods (concentrates) rather than Red 40 / Yellow 5 on the current panel.

    Changed

14. VerifiedJan 1, 2023

    Conagra · Desserts

    Duncan Hines Creamy Chocolate Frosting

    Chocolate frosting does not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current tub.

    Changed

15. VerifiedJan 1, 2023

    Popeyes · Fast Food

    Popeyes Red Beans & Rice

    Red Beans & Rice does not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current Popeyes guide.

    Changed

16. VerifiedJan 1, 2023

    PepsiCo · Drinks

    Starry

    Starry replaced Sierra Mist. Current U.S. cans do not list the tracked synthetic dyes.

    Changed

17. VerifiedJan 1, 2023

    Kraft Heinz · Sauces

    Sweet Baby Ray's Original Barbecue

    Original BBQ sauce does not list Red 40 on the current panel. Color is tomato and caramel.

    Changed

18. VerifiedJan 1, 2023

    Frito-Lay · Snacks

    Tostitos Hint of Lime

    Hint of Lime does not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current panel.

    Changed

19. VerifiedAug 1, 2022

    McCormick · Condiments

    Frank's RedHot Original

    Original cayenne sauce does not list the tracked synthetic dyes. Color comes from aged cayenne peppers.

    Changed

20. VerifiedJan 1, 2022

    Arby's · Fast Food

    Arby's Jamocha Shake

    Jamocha shake does not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current Arby's guide.

    Changed

21. VerifiedJan 1, 2022

    Tootsie Roll · Candy

    Junior Mints

    Junior Mints do not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current U.S. panel.

    Changed

22. VerifiedJan 1, 2022

    Kellanova · Desserts

    Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon

    Brown Sugar Cinnamon does not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current frosting panel.

    Changed

23. VerifiedJan 1, 2022

    PepsiCo · Snacks

    PopCorners Kettle Corn

    Kettle Corn PopCorners do not list the tracked synthetic dyes.

    Changed

24. VerifiedJan 1, 2022

    Frito-Lay · Snacks

    SunChips Garden Salsa

    Garden Salsa does not list the tracked synthetic dyes.

    Changed

25. VerifiedMar 1, 2021

    Sunshine · Snacks

    Cheez-It Original

    Original Cheez-It uses annatto, not Yellow 5 / Yellow 6, on the current panel.

    Changed

26. VerifiedMar 1, 2021

    McDonalds · Fast Food

    McDonald's Shamrock Shake

    The Shamrock Shake uses a mint syrup without Green 3 on current U.S. allergen/ingredient sheets.

    Changed

27. VerifiedJan 1, 2021

    Post · Cereal

    Cocoa Pebbles

    Cocoa Pebbles does not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current panel.

    Changed

28. VerifiedJan 1, 2021

    McKee Foods · Desserts

    Little Debbie Honey Buns

    Honey Buns do not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current U.S. wrapper.

    Changed

29. VerifiedJan 1, 2021

    Pearl Milling Company · Desserts

    Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake Mix

    Original pancake mix does not list the tracked synthetic dyes.

    Changed

30. VerifiedJan 1, 2021

    B&G Foods · Snacks

    Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar

    Aged White Cheddar puffs do not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current U.S. bag.

    Changed

31. VerifiedJan 1, 2021

    Raising Cane's · Fast Food

    Raising Cane's Cane's Sauce

    Cane's Sauce does not list the tracked synthetic dyes.

    Changed

32. VerifiedSep 1, 2020

    PepsiCo · Drinks

    Mountain Dew Original

    Brominated vegetable oil was removed years ago. Yellow 5 remains on the current U.S. ingredient list.

    Changed

33. VerifiedJan 1, 2020

    7-Eleven · Fast Food

    7-Eleven Slurpee Coca-Cola

    Coca-Cola Slurpee follows fountain Coke. It does not list the tracked synthetic dyes.

    Changed

34. VerifiedJan 1, 2020

    Cholula · Sauces

    Cholula Chili Garlic

    Chili Garlic does not list the tracked synthetic dyes.

    Changed

35. VerifiedJan 1, 2020

    General Mills · Cereal

    Cinnamon Toast Crunch

    Cinnamon Toast Crunch does not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current panel.

    Changed

36. VerifiedJan 1, 2020

    DiGiorno · Desserts

    DiGiorno Rising Crust Pepperoni

    Rising Crust Pepperoni does not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current U.S. box.

    Changed

37. VerifiedJan 1, 2020

    Pepperidge Farm · Snacks

    Goldfish Pretzel

    Goldfish Pretzel does not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current U.S. carton.

    Changed

38. VerifiedJan 1, 2020

    Hidden Valley · Condiments

    Hidden Valley Original Ranch

    Original Ranch does not list Red 40 / Yellow 5 / Yellow 6 on the current bottle.

    Changed

39. VerifiedJan 1, 2020

    McKee Foods · Desserts

    Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies

    Oatmeal Creme Pies do not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current panel.

    Changed

40. VerifiedJan 1, 2020

    Frito-Lay · Snacks

    Miss Vickie's Jalapeño

    Miss Vickie's Jalapeño does not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current U.S. bag.

    Changed

41. VerifiedJan 1, 2020

    Kellanova · Desserts

    Nutri-Grain Strawberry

    Strawberry Nutri-Grain bars do not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current U.S. wrapper.

    Changed

42. VerifiedAug 1, 2019

    Capri Sun · Drinks

    Capri Sun Roarin' Waters Fruit Punch

    Roarin' Waters fruit punch lists juice colors, not Red 40, on the current panel.

    Changed

43. VerifiedJun 1, 2019

    McCormick · Condiments

    McCormick Nature's Inspiration Food Color

    Nature's Inspiration uses vegetable juices and spirulina instead of FD&C dyes.

    Changed

44. VerifiedJan 1, 2019

    Kraft Heinz · Sauces

    A.1. Original Sauce

    A.1. Original does not list the tracked synthetic dyes.

    Changed

45. VerifiedJan 1, 2019

    Chipotle · Fast Food

    Chipotle Tomatillo Red-Chili Salsa

    Tomatillo Red-Chili salsa does not list the tracked synthetic dyes.

    Changed

46. VerifiedJan 1, 2019

    Wrigley · Candy

    Extra Spearmint

    Extra Spearmint does not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current U.S. pack.

    Changed

47. VerifiedJan 1, 2019

    WK Kellogg Co · Cereal

    Frosted Flakes

    Frosted Flakes does not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current U.S. panel.

    Changed

48. VerifiedJan 1, 2019

    Kettle Brand · Snacks

    Kettle Brand Jalapeño

    Jalapeño kettle chips do not list the tracked synthetic dyes on the current U.S. bag.

    Changed

49. VerifiedJan 1, 2019

    Magnum · Desserts

    Magnum Double Chocolate

    Double Chocolate does not list the tracked synthetic dyes.

    Changed

50. VerifiedJan 1, 2019

    Outshine · Desserts

    Outshine Strawberry Fruit Bar

    Strawberry fruit bars do not list the tracked synthetic dyes.

    Changed