Kraft Heinz has announced that Country Time Strawberry Lemonade Drink will remove Red 40 and Yellow 6. Current labels may still list them. Announced Jun 17, 2025. Source: kraftheinz.com.

Announced Jun 17, 2025Verified Oct 4, 2026

Kraft Heinz · Country Time

Country Time Strawberry Lemonade Drink

Name: Country Time Strawberry Lemonade Drink
Brand: Kraft Heinz
SKU: 043000076705

Kraft Heinz Country Time Strawberry Lemonade Drink package

A change has been announced.

Kraft Heinz committed to remove FD&C colors from its whole U.S. portfolio by the end of 2027. The current kraftheinz.com ingredient list still shows Red 40 and Yellow 6.

What was announced

Removed: Red 40, Yellow 6

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

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

Category: Drinks
UPC: 043000076705
Last checked: Oct 4, 2026

Timeline

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

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
Country Time Strawberry Lemonade Drink: ingredients (kraftheinz.com)
s WATER, SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE, SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATE, ROSEMARY EXTRACT (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), NATURAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, RED 40, YELLOW 6, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVE FRESHNESS).
kraftheinz.com
Oct 4, 2026 · Verified ✓
Manufacturer announcement
Kraft Heinz commits to remove FD&C colors from its U.S. portfolio before the end of 2027
Kraft Heinz will remove FD&C colors from its entire U.S. portfolio before the end of 2027 and will not launch new U.S. products with FD&C colors.
news.kraftheinzcompany.com
Jun 17, 2025
FDA / government source
FDA: Tracking food industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes
Kraft Heinz — Crystal Light, Kool-Aid, MiO, Jell-O, Jet-Puffed and the rest of its U.S. portfolio: remove FD&C colors by the end of 2027 (in progress).
fda.gov
Sep 15, 2026