Fruit by the Foot Starburst

Timeline

1. Jun 17, 2025

   Announced

   General Mills announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.

2. Dec 31, 2027 · pending

   Company target

   Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

• Current manufacturer ingredient list

  Fruit by the Foot Starburst: ingredients (fruitbythefoot.com)

  Cherry Sugar, Maltodextrin, Corn Syrup, Pear Puree, Palm and/or Palm Kernel Oil. Contains 2% or less of: Citric Acid, Carrageenan, Monoglycerides, Sodium Citrate, Malic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Natural Flavor, Potassium Citrate, Red 40. Strawberry Sugar, Maltodextrin, Corn Syrup, Pear Puree, Palm and/or Palm Kernel Oil. Contains 2% or less of: Citric Acid, Carrageenan, Monoglycerides, Sodium Citrate, Natural Flavor, Malic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Potassium Citrate, Lactic Acid, Red 40. Orange Sugar, Maltodextrin, Cor

  fruitbythefoot.com

  Jul 21, 2026 · Verified ✓

• Manufacturer announcement

  General Mills plans to remove certified colors from all U.S. cereals and K-12 foods by summer 2026

  General Mills will remove certified colors from all U.S. cereals and K-12 school foods by summer 2026 and from its full U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027.

  investors.generalmills.com

  Jun 17, 2025

• FDA / government source

  FDA: Tracking food industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes

  General Mills — eliminate certified color additives from all U.S. cereals and K-12 school foods by summer 2026 and from the full U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027 (in progress).

  fda.gov

  Sep 15, 2026