General Mills has announced that Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Cherry Frosting will remove Red 40 and Blue 2. Current labels may still list them. Announced Jun 17, 2025. Source: bettycrocker.com.

Announced Jun 17, 2025Verified Oct 4, 2026

General Mills · Betty Crocker

Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Cherry Frosting

Name: Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Cherry Frosting
Brand: General Mills

A change has been announced.

Cherry frosting is on the General Mills retail list. The current bettycrocker.com label still lists Red 40 and Blue 2.

What was announced

Removed: Blue 2, Red 40
Added: Vegetable juice color

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

3 sources · manufacturer ingredient list, manufacturer announcement, FDA / government ↓

Category: Desserts
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Timeline

Jun 17, 2025
Announced
General Mills announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Dec 31, 2027 · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Cherry Frosting: ingredients (bettycrocker.com)
SUGAR, PALM OIL, WATER, CORN SYRUP, CORN STARCH. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, MONOGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, RED 40, BLUE 2. FRESHNESS PRESERVED BY POTASSIUM SORBATE.
bettycrocker.com
Oct 4, 2026 · Verified ✓
Manufacturer announcement
General Mills U.S. cereal and retail color commitment
fda.gov
Jun 17, 2025
FDA / government source
FDA tracking food-industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes
fda.gov
Apr 22, 2025