Mondelēz has announced that Sour Patch Kids Original will remove Red 40, Yellow 5 and Blue 1. Current labels may still list them. Announced Jun 18, 2025. Source: sourpatchkids.com.

Announced Jun 18, 2025Verified Sep 22, 2026

Mondelēz · Sour Patch Kids

Sour Patch Kids Original

Name: Sour Patch Kids Original
Brand: Mondelēz

Mondelēz Sour Patch Kids Original package

A change has been announced.

Mondelēz put Sour Patch Kids on a U.S. color timeline. Current bags still list Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1.

What was announced

Removed: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1

Announced Jun 2025

1 source · manufacturer ingredient list ↓

Category: Candy
Last checked: Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Jun 18, 2025
Announced
Mondelēz announced a change. Source: Current manufacturer ingredient list.

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
Sour Patch Kids official site
Mondelēz candy. Current retail bags still list synthetic dyes.
sourpatchkids.com
Sep 22, 2026 · Verified ✓
User report
Sour Patch Kids ingredients (no link on file)
User report
Mondelēz U.S. color commitment (no link on file)