Kraft Heinz has announced that Kool-Aid Drink Mix Cherry will remove Red 40 and Blue 1. Current labels may still list them. Announced Jun 17, 2025. Source: kraftheinz.com.

Announced Jun 17, 2025Verified Oct 4, 2026

Kraft Heinz · Kool-Aid

Kool-Aid Drink Mix Cherry

Name: Kool-Aid Drink Mix Cherry
Brand: Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz Kool-Aid Drink Mix Cherry 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, and FDA's pledge tracker names Kool-Aid. The current kraftheinz.com ingredient list still shows Red 40 and Blue 1.

What was announced

Removed: Red 40, Blue 1

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

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

Category: Drinks
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
Current U.S. ingredient list (kraftheinz.com)
CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, RED 40, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, BLUE 1, BHT (PRESERVATIVE).
kraftheinz.com
Oct 4, 2026 · Verified ✓
Current manufacturer ingredient list
Kool-Aid Unsweetened Cherry powdered soft drink mix — ingredients (kraftheinz.com)
CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, RED 40, SALT, ... ARTIFICIAL COLOR, BLUE 1, BHT (PRESERVATIVE).
kraftheinz.com
Oct 5, 2026 · Verified ✓
Manufacturer announcement
Kraft Heinz U.S. FD&C color commitment
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
The Kraft Heinz Company — Crystal Light, Kool-Aid, MiO, Jell-O, Jet-Puffed: eliminate certified color additives from products by the end of 2027 (in progress).
fda.gov
Sep 15, 2026
User report
Kool-Aid mix ingredients (no link on file)