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Announced Jan 15, 2025

McCormick Imitation Bacon Bits

A change has been announced.

Imitation bacon bits were cited among McCormick Red 3 SKUs. Company said limited Red 3 use is being removed ahead of the FDA food deadline.

What was announced

Removed: Red 3
Added: Paprika extract

announced jan 2025 · target 2027

2 sources · manufacturer announcement, FDA / government ↓

Category: Condiments
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Timeline

Jan 15, 2025
Announced
McCormick committed to the change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Jan 15, 2027 · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

Manufacturer announcement
FDA revocation of FD&C Red No. 3 in food
fda.gov
Jan 15, 2025 · Verified ✓
FDA / government source
FDA tracking food-industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes
fda.gov
Apr 22, 2025

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