Is it clean yet?

Announced Jun 26, 2025Rolling out since Jun 26, 2025

Stouffer's Macaroni & Cheese

Not on every shelf yet.

Macaroni & Cheese is in the Nestlé USA color transition FDA lists as complete mid-2026. Confirm the current tray.

What's changing

Removed: Yellow 5, Yellow 6
Added: Annatto

rolling out since jun 2025

2 sources · manufacturer announcement, FDA / government ↓

Category: Desserts
Pack shot: None yet · Send one ↓

Timeline

Jun 26, 2025
Announced
Nestlé committed to the change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Jun 26, 2025
Rollout started
New formula first seen: Manufacturer announcement.
Jun 30, 2026
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

Manufacturer announcement
Nestlé USA FD&C color elimination
fda.gov
Jun 26, 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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