Kraft Heinz has announced that Kool-Aid Jammers Orange will remove Yellow 6. Current labels may still list it. Announced May 7, 2025. Source: kraftheinz.com.

Announced May 7, 2025Verified Oct 5, 2026

Kraft Heinz · Kool-Aid Jammers

Kool-Aid Jammers Orange

Name: Kool-Aid Jammers Orange
Brand: Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz Kool-Aid Jammers Orange package

A change has been announced.

Orange Jammers follow the Kool-Aid pouch plan. Yellow 6 remains on most pouches.

What was announced

Removed: Yellow 6
Added: Beta-carotene

Announced May 2025 · target 2026

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

Category: Drinks
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

Timeline

May 7, 2025
Announced
Kraft Heinz announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Dec 31, 2026 · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
Kool-Aid Jammers Orange — ingredients (kraftheinz.com)
WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, ... RED 40, YELLOW 6, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).
kraftheinz.com
Oct 5, 2026 · Verified ✓
Manufacturer announcement
Kraft Heinz commits to remove FD&C colors from U.S. portfolio by end of 2027
Kraft Heinz commits to remove FD&C colors from its U.S. portfolio before the end of 2027 and will not launch new U.S. products with FD&C colors, effective immediately.
news.kraftheinzcompany.com
Oct 5, 2026
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
Oct 5, 2026
User report
Kraft Heinz U.S. color commitment (no link on file)
User report
FDA synthetic dye phase-out tracker (company commitment) (no link on file)