Is it clean yet?

Utz has announced that Utz Grandma Utz Regular Potato Chips will remove Yellow 5. Current labels may still list it. Announced May 9, 2025. Source: utzsnacks.com.

Announced May 9, 2025

Utz Grandma Utz Regular Potato Chips

Utz Utz Grandma Utz Regular Potato Chips package

A change has been announced.

Grandma Utz Regular typically lists no certified dyes. Tracked on the Utz commitment.

What was announced

Removed: Yellow 5
Added: Annatto

Announced May 2025 · target 2026

2 sources · manufacturer announcement, FDA / government ↓

Category: Snacks

Timeline

May 9, 2025
Announced
Utz announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Dec 31, 2026 · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

Manufacturer announcement
Utz U.S. color commitment
utzsnacks.com
May 9, 2025
FDA / government source
FDA tracking food-industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes
fda.gov
Apr 22, 2025

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