Hershey has announced that Jolly Rancher Awesome Reds Hard Candy will remove Red 40, Yellow 6 and Blue 1. Current labels may still list them. Announced Jun 30, 2025. Source: hersheyland.com.

Announced Jun 30, 2025Verified Oct 4, 2026

Hershey · Jolly Rancher

Jolly Rancher Awesome Reds Hard Candy

Name: Jolly Rancher Awesome Reds Hard Candy
Brand: Hershey

Hershey Jolly Rancher Awesome Reds Hard Candy 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 Red 40, Yellow 6 and Blue 1.

What was announced

Removed: Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

2 sources · manufacturer ingredient list, FDA / government ↓

Category: Candy
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
Jolly Rancher Awesome Reds Hard Candy: ingredients (hersheyland.com)
Corn Syrup Sugar Contains 2% or Less of: Malic Acid Natural & Artificial Flavor Artificial Color (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 6) Lecithin (Soy)
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