Hershey has announced that Hershey's Cinnamon Chips will remove Yellow 5, Yellow 6 and Blue 2. Current labels may still list them. Announced Jun 30, 2025. Source: hersheyland.com.

Announced Jun 30, 2025Verified Oct 4, 2026

Hershey · Hershey's

Hershey's Cinnamon Chips

Name: Hershey's Cinnamon Chips
Brand: Hershey

Hershey Hershey's Cinnamon Chips package

A change has been announced.

Hershey told FDA it will remove FD&C colors from its U.S. snacks by the end of 2027 (FDA pledge tracker). The current hersheyland.com ingredient list still shows Yellow 5, Yellow 6 and Blue 2.

What was announced

Removed: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 2

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

2 sources · manufacturer ingredient list, FDA / government ↓

Category: Desserts
Last checked: Oct 4, 2026

Timeline

Jun 30, 2025
Announced
Hershey announced a change. Source: Current manufacturer ingredient list.
Dec 31, 2027 · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
Hershey's Cinnamon Chips: ingredients (hersheyland.com)
Sugar Skim Milk Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel Oil, Soybean Oil, Palm Oil) Palm Kernel Oil Contains 2% or less of (Artificial Color, (Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Lecithin (Soy), Salt))
hersheyland.com
Oct 4, 2026 · Verified ✓
FDA / government source
FDA: Tracking food industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes
fda.gov
Sep 15, 2026