Lance, SnacksChanged 2025
Lance Toast Chee
Yellow 6 to Annatto
Lance Toastchee Cheddar no longer lists Yellow 6 and Yellow 5. Verified Oct 1, 2026. Source: lance.com.
The formula changed.
Campbell's completed the Lance national FD&C transition in August 2026. ToastChee Cheddar previously used Yellow 5 and Yellow 6; the current Lance product page lists turmeric and annatto extracts for color with no FD&C dyes. Older packs can remain until inventory clears.
4 sources · manufacturer ingredient list, manufacturer announcement, FDA / government ↓
- Category
- Snacks
- Last checked
- Oct 1, 2026
Timeline
Announced
Lance announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Rollout started
New formula first seen: Manufacturer announcement.
Verified on a label
Current manufacturer ingredient list: no tracked additives listed.
Sources
- Oct 1, 2026 · Verified ✓
Current manufacturer ingredient list
Lance — ToastChee Cheddar ingredient listContains 2% or less of: … turmeric and annatto extracts (color) … No Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, or Blue 1.
lance.com
- Aug 6, 2026
Manufacturer announcement
The Campbell's Company removes FD&C colors from national portfoliothecampbellscompany.com
- Apr 22, 2025
FDA / government source
FDA tracking food-industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyesfda.gov
- Sep 22, 2026
Reputable reporting
Campbell's redesigned Lance ToastChee crackers to ditch artificial dyesToastChee cheddar cheese packages list turmeric and annatto extracts instead of Yellow 6 and Yellow 5. Reformulated products reach shelves as inventory sells out.
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