Kraft Heinz has announced that Jell-O Black Cherry Gelatin will remove Red 40 and Blue 1. Current labels may still list them. Announced May 7, 2025. Source: kraftheinz.com.

Announced May 7, 2025Verified Oct 5, 2026

Kraft Heinz · Jell-O

Jell-O Black Cherry Gelatin

Name: Jell-O Black Cherry Gelatin
Brand: Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz Jell-O Black Cherry Gelatin package

A change has been announced.

Black Cherry remains listed with Red 40 and Blue 1 on typical U.S. boxes.

What was announced

Removed: Red 40, Blue 1
Added: Vegetable juice color

Announced May 2025 · target 2026

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

Category: Desserts
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

Timeline

May 7, 2025
Announced
Kraft Heinz announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Dec 31, 2026 · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
Jell-O Black Cherry Gelatin Dessert Mix — ingredients (kraftheinz.com)
SUGAR, GELATIN, ADIPIC ACID, ... RED 40, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BLUE 1.
kraftheinz.com
Oct 5, 2026 · Verified ✓
Manufacturer announcement
Kraft Heinz commits to remove FD&C colors from U.S. portfolio by end of 2027
Kraft Heinz commits to remove FD&C colors from its U.S. portfolio before the end of 2027 and will not launch new U.S. products with FD&C colors, effective immediately.
news.kraftheinzcompany.com
Oct 5, 2026
FDA / government source
FDA: Tracking food industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes
Kraft Heinz — Crystal Light, Kool-Aid, MiO, Jell-O, Jet-Puffed and the rest of its U.S. portfolio: remove FD&C colors by the end of 2027 (in progress).
fda.gov
Oct 5, 2026
User report
Kraft Heinz U.S. color commitment (no link on file)
User report
FDA synthetic dye phase-out tracker (company commitment) (no link on file)