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Announced Apr 22, 2025

Cheetos Popcorn Cheddar

Cheetos Cheetos Popcorn Cheddar package

A change has been announced.

Cheetos Popcorn follows the Frito-Lay color plan. Yellow 6 remains on typical bags.

What was announced

Removed: Yellow 6
Added: Annatto

announced apr 2025 · target 2026

2 sources · manufacturer announcement, FDA / government ↓

Category: Snacks

Timeline

Apr 22, 2025
Announced
Cheetos committed to the change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Dec 31, 2026 · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

Manufacturer announcement
PepsiCo U.S. portfolio color update
pepsico.com
Apr 22, 2025 · Verified ✓
FDA / government source
FDA tracking food-industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes
fda.gov
Apr 22, 2025

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