Hershey has announced that Kit Kat Lemon Crisp will remove Yellow 5. Current labels may still list it. Announced Jun 30, 2025. Source: hersheyland.com.

Announced Jun 30, 2025Verified Oct 4, 2026

Hershey · Kit Kat

Kit Kat Lemon Crisp

Name: Kit Kat Lemon Crisp
Brand: Hershey

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 Yellow 5.

What was announced

Removed: Yellow 5

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
Kit Kat Lemon Crisp: ingredients (hersheyland.com)
Sugar Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil, Shea Oil, Sunflower Oil, Palm Kernel Oil , &/Or Safflower Oil) Wheat Flour Skim Milk Corn Syrup Solids Lactose (Milk) Contains 2% or Less of: Chocolate Lecithin (Soy) Natural & Artificial Flavor PGPR Salt Yeast Baking Soda Artificial Color (Yellow 5 Lake)
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