Kraft Heinz has announced that Kool-Aid Liquid Grape Drink Mix 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 Liquid Grape Drink Mix

Name: Kool-Aid Liquid Grape Drink Mix
Brand: Kraft Heinz
SKU: 043000005736

Kraft Heinz Kool-Aid Liquid Grape Drink Mix 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 and Blue 1.

What was announced

Removed: Red 40, Blue 1

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

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

Category: Drinks
UPC: 043000005736
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 Liquid Grape Drink Mix: ingredients (kraftheinz.com)
s WATER, MALIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, GUM ARABIC, SUCRALOSE (SWEETENER), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (SWEETENER), POTASSIUM CITRATE, SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE, RED 40, BLUE 1, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES).
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