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Announced May 6, 2025

Mars · Starburst

Starburst All Pink

Mars Starburst All Pink package

A change has been announced.

All Pink pouches follow the Starburst color plan. Red 40 remains on most bags.

What was announced

Removed: Red 40
Added: Vegetable juice color

announced may 2025 · target 2026

2 sources · manufacturer announcement, FDA / government ↓

Category: Candy

Timeline

May 6, 2025
Announced
Mars committed to the change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Dec 31, 2026 · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

Manufacturer announcement
Mars Wrigley U.S. confectionery color plan
mars.com
May 6, 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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