Conagra has announced that Comstock More Fruit Lite Cherry Pie Filling will remove Red 40. Current labels may still list it. Announced Jun 26, 2025. Source: smartlabel.conagra.com.

Announced Jun 26, 2025Verified Mar 28, 2025

Conagra · Comstock

Comstock More Fruit Lite Cherry Pie Filling

Name: Comstock More Fruit Lite Cherry Pie Filling
Brand: Conagra
SKU: 041255431188

Conagra Comstock More Fruit Lite Cherry Pie Filling package

A change has been announced.

Conagra committed to stop using certified colors across its U.S. retail portfolio, including Duncan Hines and Slim Jim, by the end of 2027. The current SmartLabel (smartlabel.conagra.com) ingredient list still shows Red 40.

What was announced

Removed: Red 40

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

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

Category: Desserts
UPC: 041255431188
Last checked: Oct 4, 2026

Timeline

Jun 26, 2025
Announced
Conagra announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Dec 31, 2027 · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
Comstock More Fruit Lite Cherry Pie Filling: ingredients (SmartLabel (smartlabel.conagra.com))
Cherries Water Sugar Modified Food Starch Erythorbic Acid (To Promote Color Retention) Red 40
smartlabel.conagra.com
Mar 28, 2025 · Verified ✓
Manufacturer announcement
Conagra Brands U.S. FD&C color commitment
Conagra Brands will remove FD&C colors from its U.S. frozen portfolio by the end of 2025 and from its full U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027.
foodbusinessnews.net
Jun 26, 2025
FDA / government source
FDA: Tracking food industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes
Conagra Brands — Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Marie Callender's, Slim Jim: discontinue certified color additives across the U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027 (in progress).
fda.gov
Sep 15, 2026