Hershey has announced that Ice Breakers Spearmint Stick Gum will remove Yellow 5 and Blue 1. Current labels may still list them. Announced Jun 30, 2025. Source: smartlabel.hersheys.com.

Announced Jun 30, 2025Verified Jun 1, 2026

Hershey · Ice Breakers

Ice Breakers Spearmint Stick Gum

Name: Ice Breakers Spearmint Stick Gum
Brand: Hershey
SKU: 034000503186

Hershey Ice Breakers Spearmint Stick 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 and Blue 1.

What was announced

Removed: Yellow 5, Blue 1

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

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

Category: Candy
UPC: 034000503186
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 Spearmint Stick Gum: ingredients (SmartLabel (smartlabel.hersheys.com))
Sorbitol Gum Base Maltitol Syrup Glycerin Natural & Artificial Flavor Contains 2% Or Less Of: Maltodextrin Gum Acacia Maltitol Aspartame† Lecithin (Soy) Gelatin Acesulfame Potassium Mannitol Modified Cornstarch Sucralose Artificial Color Blue 1 Lake Yellow 5 Lake Blue 1 Yellow 5 †PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE.
smartlabel.hersheys.com
Jun 1, 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