Hershey has announced that Shaq-a-licious XL Gummies will remove Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, and 1 more. Current labels may still list them. Announced Jun 30, 2025. Source: hersheyland.com.

Announced Jun 30, 2025Verified Oct 4, 2026

Hershey

Shaq-a-licious XL Gummies

Name: Shaq-a-licious XL Gummies
Brand: Hershey

Hershey Shaq-a-licious XL Gummies package

A change has been announced.

Hershey told FDA it will remove FD&C colors from its U.S. snacks by the end of 2027 (FDA pledge tracker). The current hersheyland.com ingredient list still shows Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 and Blue 1.

What was announced

Removed: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

2 sources · manufacturer ingredient list, FDA / government ↓

Category: Candy
Last checked: Oct 4, 2026

Timeline

Jun 30, 2025
Announced
Hershey announced a change. Source: Current manufacturer ingredient list.
Dec 31, 2027 · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
Shaq-a-licious XL Gummies: ingredients (hersheyland.com)
Sugar Corn Syrup Modified Cornstarch Contains 2% or less of: Citric Acid Natural & Artificial Flavor Sodium Citrate Mineral Oil Artificial Color (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 6, Yellow 5) Carnauba Wax
hersheyland.com
Oct 4, 2026 · Verified ✓
FDA / government source
FDA: Tracking food industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes
fda.gov
Sep 15, 2026