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

All Announced Rolling out Changed Still uses

RolloutMay 1, 2026
PepsiCo · Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Crunch Berries
Crunch Berries are mid-swap. Berry pieces still often show Red 40 and Blue 1.
Rolling out
RolloutApr 12, 2026
Wrigley · Candy
Starburst Original
Original fruit chews are moving off Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 in stages.
Rolling out
RolloutApr 1, 2026
The Coca-Cola Company · Drinks
Fanta Orange
U.S. Fanta Orange is moving off Red 40 and Yellow 6 toward beta-carotene, following the long-standing EU formula.
Rolling out
RolloutMar 11, 2026
General Mills · Cereal
Lucky Charms
Marshmallow colors are the bottleneck. Cereal pieces changed first; marshmallows still often list Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 5.
Rolling out
RolloutMar 5, 2026
Frito-Lay · Snacks
Doritos Flamin' Hot Nacho
Flamin' Hot Nacho is swapping Red 40 for paprika and vegetable juice on newer codes.
Rolling out
RolloutMar 1, 2026
Kellanova · Snacks
Rice Krispies Treats Original
Original Treats are on the Kellanova snack color list. Some wrappers still list Yellow 5; others do not.
Rolling out
RolloutMar 1, 2026
Wrigley · Candy
Skittles Original
Mars Wrigley said U.S. Skittles would move to colors from food. Some 2026 pouches list vegetable juices; titanium dioxide and several dyes still appear on other lots.
Rolling out
RolloutFeb 20, 2026
Kellanova · Desserts
Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry
Frosted Strawberry frosting is moving off Red 40. Some 2026 cartons list vegetable juice; others still list Red 40 and Yellow 6.
Rolling out
RolloutFeb 18, 2026
Frito-Lay · Snacks
Doritos Nacho Cheese
Nacho Cheese is moving from Yellow 5 / Yellow 6 / Red 40 toward paprika, annatto, and turmeric. Old and new bags are both in circulation.
Rolling out
RolloutFeb 10, 2026
Gatorade · Drinks
Gatorade Lemon-Lime
Lemon-Lime bottles in parts of the Southeast now list Yellow 5 alternatives; national distribution is incomplete.
Rolling out
RolloutFeb 1, 2026
WK Kellogg Co · Cereal
Froot Loops Marshmallow
Marshmallow Froot Loops follows the WK Kellogg cereal plan. Mixed 2026 boxes still list the dyes.
Rolling out
RolloutFeb 1, 2026
Mars · Candy
M&M's Milk Chocolate
Mars is removing titanium dioxide from U.S. M&M's and reviewing shell dyes. Mixed lots are on shelves.
Rolling out
RolloutFeb 1, 2026
General Mills · Cereal
Trix
General Mills is moving Trix off synthetic dyes again. Boxes from 2026 show mixed panels — some juice colors, some Red 40 / Yellow 6 / Blue 1.
Rolling out
RolloutJan 20, 2026
Campbell's · Drinks
V8 Splash Tropical Blend
Tropical Blend is mid-rollout. Yellow 5/6 still appear on some 64 oz bottles.
Rolling out
RolloutJan 15, 2026
Gatorade · Drinks
Gatorade Fruit Punch
PepsiCo said Fruit Punch would drop Red 40. Early 2026 bottles in some regions list vegetable juice color; older dye lots remain on shelves.
Rolling out
RolloutJan 8, 2026
Frito-Lay · Snacks
Lay's Flamin' Hot
Flamin' Hot Lay's is following the Cheetos color path. Mixed dye status by lot code.
Rolling out
RolloutJan 6, 2026
WK Kellogg Co · Cereal
Froot Loops
Froot Loops is moving to fruit and vegetable colors. Some 2026 boxes list juice concentrates; others still list Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 1.
Rolling out
RolloutOct 1, 2025
Frito-Lay · Snacks
Cheetos Flamin' Hot Crunchy
Flamin' Hot Crunchy is dropping Red 40. Paprika-forward bags exist; older Red 40 bags are still common.
Rolling out