Hershey has announced that Twizzlers Straws Coconut Lime & Vanilla will remove Yellow 5 and Blue 1. Current labels may still list them. Announced Jun 30, 2025. Source: smartlabel.hersheys.com.

Announced Jun 30, 2025Verified Jan 20, 2026

Hershey · Twizzlers

Twizzlers Straws Coconut Lime & Vanilla

Name: Twizzlers Straws Coconut Lime & Vanilla
Brand: Hershey
SKU: 034000503179

Hershey Twizzlers Straws Coconut Lime & Vanilla package

A change has been announced.

Hershey told FDA it will remove certified colors from its snacks, including Jolly Rancher and Twizzlers, by the end of 2027. The current SmartLabel (smartlabel.hersheys.com) ingredient list still shows Yellow 5 and Blue 1.

What was announced

Removed: Yellow 5, Blue 1

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

3 sources · manufacturer ingredient list, manufacturer announcement, FDA / government ↓

Category: Candy
UPC: 034000503179
Last checked: Oct 4, 2026

Timeline

Jun 30, 2025
Announced
Hershey announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Dec 31, 2027 · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
Twizzlers Straws Coconut Lime & Vanilla: ingredients (SmartLabel (smartlabel.hersheys.com))
Corn Syrup Enriched Wheat Flour Flour Niacin Ferrous Sulfate Thiamin Mononitrate Riboflavin Folic Acid Sugar Contains 2% or less of: Palm Oil Salt Glyceryl Monostearate Cornstarch Glycerin Citric Acid Natural Flavor Mineral Oil Carnauba Wax Artificial Color Yellow 5 Blue 1
smartlabel.hersheys.com
Jan 20, 2026 · Verified ✓
Manufacturer announcement
How and Why Hershey is Transitioning U.S. Products to Colors from Natural Sources
In mid-2025, we shared our decision to remove Food, Drug & Cosmetic certified colors from our U.S. portfolio starting 2027. The Hershey Company remains on track to deliver on this commitment.
thehersheycompany.com
Jul 8, 2026
FDA / government source
FDA: Tracking food industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes
The Hershey Company — BROOKSIDE, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, JOLLY RANCHER, KitKat, SKINNYPOP, Twizzlers: eliminate certified color additives from snacks by the end of 2027 (in progress).
fda.gov
Sep 15, 2026