Hershey has announced that Ice Breakers Fruity Mix Mints will remove Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, and 1 more. Current labels may still list them. Announced Jun 30, 2025. Source: smartlabel.hersheys.com.

Announced Jun 30, 2025Verified Dec 15, 2025

Hershey · Ice Breakers

Ice Breakers Fruity Mix Mints

Name: Ice Breakers Fruity Mix Mints
Brand: Hershey
SKU: 034000466344

Hershey Ice Breakers Fruity Mix Mints package

A change has been announced.

Hershey told FDA it will remove certified colors from its snacks, including Jolly Rancher and Twizzlers, by the end of 2027. The current SmartLabel (smartlabel.hersheys.com) ingredient list still shows Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 and Blue 1.

What was announced

Removed: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

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

Category: Candy
UPC: 034000466344
Last checked: Oct 4, 2026

Timeline

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

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
Ice Breakers Fruity Mix Mints: ingredients (SmartLabel (smartlabel.hersheys.com))
Sorbitol Malic Acid Contains 2% or Less of: Maltodextrin Maltitol Citric Acid Natural & Artificial Flavor Aspartame* Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Soybean Oil Cottonseed Oil &/or Palm Oil Magnesium Stearate Gum Acacia Lecithin (Soy) Artificial Color Yellow 5 Red 40 Yellow 6 Blue 1 Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine.
smartlabel.hersheys.com
Dec 15, 2025 · Verified ✓
Manufacturer announcement
How and Why Hershey is Transitioning U.S. Products to Colors from Natural Sources
In mid-2025, we shared our decision to remove Food, Drug & Cosmetic certified colors from our U.S. portfolio starting 2027. The Hershey Company remains on track to deliver on this commitment.
thehersheycompany.com
Jul 8, 2026
FDA / government source
FDA: Tracking food industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes
The Hershey Company — BROOKSIDE, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, JOLLY RANCHER, KitKat, SKINNYPOP, Twizzlers: eliminate certified color additives from snacks by the end of 2027 (in progress).
fda.gov
Sep 15, 2026