Sunshine has announced that Cheez-It Extra Toasty will remove Yellow 6. Current labels may still list it. Announced Apr 28, 2025. Source: cheezit.com.

Announced Apr 28, 2025Verified Sep 22, 2026

Sunshine · Cheez-It

Cheez-It Extra Toasty

Name: Cheez-It Extra Toasty
Brand: Sunshine

A change has been announced.

Extra Toasty follows the Cheez-It color review. Yellow 6 remains on some boxes.

What was announced

Removed: Yellow 6
Added: Annatto

Announced Apr 2025 · target 2026

1 source · manufacturer ingredient list ↓

Category: Snacks
Last checked: Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Apr 28, 2025
Announced
Sunshine announced a change. Source: Current manufacturer ingredient list.
Dec 31, 2026 · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
Cheez-It official site
Extra Toasty follows the brand color review. Yellow 6 remains on some boxes.
cheezit.com
Sep 22, 2026 · Verified ✓
User report
FDA synthetic dye phase-out tracker (company commitment) (no link on file)
User report
Kellanova U.S. snack color update (no link on file)