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Red 40, Blue 1 to Spirulina, vegetable juice +1
Cocoa Puffs no longer lists Red 40 and Blue 1. Verified Aug 26, 2026. Source: generalmillsfoodservice.com.
The formula changed.
General Mills completed certified-color removal across U.S. cereals in August 2026. Cocoa Puffs previously used Red 40 and Blue 1; the current General Mills foodservice ingredient list uses caramel color and annatto extract instead.
2 sources · manufacturer ingredient list, manufacturer announcement ↓
- Category
- Cereal
- Last checked
- Aug 26, 2026
Timeline
Announced
General Mills announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Verified on a label
Current manufacturer ingredient list: no tracked additives listed.
Sources
- Aug 26, 2026 · Verified ✓
Current manufacturer ingredient list
Cocoa Puffs 10.4 oz foodservice ingredient listWhole grain corn puff cereal with cocoa. Color (caramel color and annatto extract). No Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, or Blue 1.
generalmillsfoodservice.com
- Aug 26, 2026
Manufacturer announcement
General Mills completes removal of certified colors from U.S. cereal portfolioAll General Mills cereals in the U.S. are now made without certified colors.
generalmills.com
User report
FDA synthetic dye phase-out tracker (company commitment) (no link on file)
User report
General Mills U.S. cereal color update (no link on file)
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