Hershey has announced that Twizzlers Zero Sugar Strawberry Twists will remove Red 40. Current labels may still list it. Announced Jun 30, 2025. Source: hersheyland.com.

Announced Jun 30, 2025Verified Oct 4, 2026

Hershey · Twizzlers

Twizzlers Zero Sugar Strawberry Twists

Name: Twizzlers Zero Sugar Strawberry Twists
Brand: Hershey

Hershey Twizzlers Zero Sugar Strawberry Twists package

A change has been announced.

Hershey told FDA it will remove FD&C colors from its U.S. snacks by the end of 2027 (FDA pledge tracker). The current hersheyland.com ingredient list still shows Red 40.

What was announced

Removed: Red 40

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

2 sources · manufacturer ingredient list, FDA / government ↓

Category: Candy
Last checked: Oct 4, 2026

Timeline

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

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
Twizzlers Zero Sugar Strawberry Twists: ingredients (hersheyland.com)
Maltitol Syrup Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid) Sorbitol Cornstarch Contains 2% or Less of: Palm Oil Salt Artificial Flavor Citric Acid Glycerin Artificial Color (Red 40) Sodium Carbonate Acesulfame Potassium Mineral Oil Lecithin
hersheyland.com
Oct 4, 2026 · Verified ✓
FDA / government source
FDA: Tracking food industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes
fda.gov
Sep 15, 2026