Kraft Heinz has announced that Kool-Aid Jammers Cherry 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 Jammers

Kool-Aid Jammers Cherry

Name: Kool-Aid Jammers Cherry
Brand: Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz Kool-Aid Jammers 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.

What was announced

Removed: Red 40

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

5 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)
FILTERED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SUCRALOSE (SWEETENER), RED 40, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).
kraftheinz.com
Oct 4, 2026 · Verified ✓
Current manufacturer ingredient list
Kool-Aid official site
Jammers still list Red 40. Kraft Heinz portfolio target is end of 2027.
koolaid.com
Sep 22, 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
Manufacturer announcement
Kraft Heinz FD&C colors commitment (end of 2027)
Kraft Heinz will remove remaining FD&C colors from its U.S. portfolio before the end of 2027. Kraft Mac & Cheese dyes were removed in 2016.
news.kraftheinzcompany.com
May 7, 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 Jammers Cherry ingredients (no link on file)
User report
Kraft Heinz U.S. dye commitment (no link on file)