Hershey has announced that Ice Breakers Ice Cubes Frosted Lemonade Gum will remove Yellow 5. Current labels may still list it. Announced Jun 30, 2025. Source: smartlabel.hersheys.com.

Announced Jun 30, 2025Verified Feb 17, 2026

Hershey · Ice Breakers

Ice Breakers Ice Cubes Frosted Lemonade Gum

Name: Ice Breakers Ice Cubes Frosted Lemonade Gum
Brand: Hershey
SKU: 034000703234

Hershey Ice Breakers Ice Cubes Frosted Lemonade Gum 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 Yellow 5.

What was announced

Removed: Yellow 5

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

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

Category: Candy
UPC: 034000703234
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 Ice Cubes Frosted Lemonade Gum: ingredients (SmartLabel (smartlabel.hersheys.com))
Xylitol Gum Base Maltitol Syrup Mannitol Contains 2% or Less of: Natural & Artificial Flavor Citric Acid Sorbitol Lecithin (Soy) Malic Acid Maltodextrin Aspartame† Modified Cornstarch Gelatin Acesulfame Potassium Gum Acacia BHT (To Maintain Freshness) Neotame Turmeric Extract (Color) Artificial Color Yellow 5 †PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE.
smartlabel.hersheys.com
Feb 17, 2026 · 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