Mondelēz, Desserts
Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Chocolatey Caramel
Still lists Red 40, Yellow 5 +3
Mondelēz has announced that Sour Patch Kids Tropical will remove Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6. Current labels may still list them. Announced May 15, 2025. Source: mondelezinternational.com.
A change has been announced.
Tropical bags follow the Mondelēz U.S. confectionery color plan. Mondelēz has not posted a completion date. Dyes remain on typical bags.
What was announced
- Removed: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6
- Added: Fruit juice color
Announced May 2025 · target 2026
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- Candy
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Timeline
Announced
Mondelēz announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
- · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.
Sources
- May 15, 2025
- Apr 22, 2025
FDA / government source
FDA tracking food-industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyesfda.gov
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