Kraft Heinz has announced that Kraft Classic Catalina Lite Dressing 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 · Kraft Dressings

Kraft Classic Catalina Lite Dressing

Name: Kraft Classic Catalina Lite Dressing
Brand: Kraft Heinz
SKU: 021000644469

Kraft Heinz Kraft Classic Catalina Lite Dressing 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: Condiments
UPC: 021000644469
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
Kraft Classic Catalina Lite Dressing: ingredients (kraftheinz.com)
s TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), VINEGAR, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WATER, DRIED ONIONS, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DRIED GARLIC, RED 40, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND 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