Kraft Heinz has announced that Kool-Aid Bursts Tropical Punch will remove Red 40. Current labels may still list it. Announced Jun 17, 2025. Source: kraftheinz.com.

Announced Jun 17, 2025Verified Oct 4, 2026

Kraft Heinz · Kool-Aid Bursts

Kool-Aid Bursts Tropical Punch

Name: Kool-Aid Bursts Tropical Punch
Brand: Kraft Heinz
SKU: 043000953921

Kraft Heinz Kool-Aid Bursts Tropical Punch package

A change has been announced.

Kraft Heinz committed to remove FD&C colors from its whole U.S. portfolio by the end of 2027. The current kraftheinz.com ingredient list still shows Red 40.

What was announced

Removed: Red 40

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

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

Category: Drinks
UPC: 043000953921
Last checked: Oct 4, 2026

Timeline

Jun 17, 2025
Announced
Kraft Heinz announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Dec 31, 2027 · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
Kool-Aid Bursts Tropical Punch: ingredients (kraftheinz.com)
s WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SUCRALOSE (SWEETENER), CITRIC ACID (FOR TARTNESS), GUM ARABIC, GLYCEROL ESTER OF WOOD ROSIN, RED 40, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR).
kraftheinz.com
Oct 4, 2026 · Verified ✓
Manufacturer announcement
Kraft Heinz commits to remove FD&C colors from its U.S. portfolio before the end of 2027
Kraft Heinz will remove FD&C colors from its entire U.S. portfolio before the end of 2027 and will not launch new U.S. products with FD&C colors.
news.kraftheinzcompany.com
Jun 17, 2025
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
Sep 15, 2026