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Still lists Yellow 5, Yellow 6 +1
Mars has announced that Starburst Gummies Sours will remove Red 40, Yellow 5 and Blue 1. Current labels may still list them. Announced May 6, 2025. Source: mars.com.
A change has been announced.
Sour gummies follow the Starburst color plan. Dyes remain on current bags.
What was announced
- Removed: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1
- Added: Fruit juice color
Announced May 2025 · target 2026
2 sources · manufacturer announcement, FDA / government ↓
- Category
- Candy
Timeline
Announced
Mars announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
- · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.
Sources
- May 6, 2025
- Apr 22, 2025
FDA / government source
FDA tracking food-industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyesfda.gov
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