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The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Kraft Heinz to rid all chemical dyes over next 2 years
NEW YORK, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Kraft Heinz, the food giant best known for its ketchup and boxed Mac & Cheese, said on Tuesday it would remove all chemical dyes from its products by the end of 2027. The company said the shift would affect only about 10 percent of its portfolio by sales. The New York Times quoted a spokeswoman as confirming that it would affect brands like Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Crystal Light and other beverages and desserts that contain dyes like Red No. 40 and Blue No. 1. Kraft Heinz is the first major food company to officially announce plans to stop using artificial colors. In April, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he had reached "an understanding" with food manufacturers to remove commonly used artificial food dyes from their products by 2026.
Al Etihad
4 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Kraft Heinz to eliminate all chemical dyes in its food products over next two years
17 June 2025 23:28 (THE NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE)Kraft Heinz, the American food giant best known for its ketchup and boxed Mac & Cheese, said Tuesday it would remove all chemical dyes from its products by the end of company said the shift would affect only about 10 percent of its portfolio by sales.A spokesperson confirmed it would affect brands like Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Crystal Light and items that contain dyes like Red No. 40 and Blue No. Heinz is the first major food company to officially announce plans to stop using artificial April, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, said he had reached "an understanding' with food manufacturers to remove commonly used artificial food dyes from their products by has long criticised the artificial dyes used in processed foods as part of a larger food system he says contributes to chronic disease and poor like other food and beverage giants, will face myriad challenges in trying to replicate its bright red cherry Kool-Aid or the orange in its Crystal Light drink mixes from natural sources. Food coloring experts caution that it can be tricky to match the shades with natural ingredients, could require changes in formulations and may be more costly as it takes significantly more natural ingredients to achieve the bright, saturated hues found in artificial which quietly and successfully removed artificial colors from its popular bright orange macaroni and cheese product in 2016 by switching to turmeric and paprika, said it would not introduce any new products using synthetic dyes, effective immediately. "The vast majority of our products use natural or no colors,' Pedro Navio, the president of North America at Kraft Heinz, said. He noted that the company had been moving to reduce the use of artificial colors across its portfolio.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Kraft Heinz - which makes Jell-O, Kool-Aid and ketchup - promises to eliminate all chemical food dyes within two years
Kraft Heinz, the maker of Jell-O, Kool-Aid and boxed macaroni and cheese, announced Tuesday that it would remove all chemical dyes from its products by the end of 2027. The company stated that, while 90 percent of its U.S. products measured by sales are already free of artificial dyes, it will not use any Food, Drug & Cosmetic colors in any new products moving forward. The change comes after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in April said that the Food and Drug Administration was working with the food industry to remove synthetic dyes from the U.S. food supply by the end of next year. The plan would axe Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, and Green No. 2, according to the FDA. Kraft Heinz said that for the small number of their products that still contain artificial colors, they plan to remove the dyes where they are not critical, replace them with natural colors, or, in instances where the color isn't critical to the product, they would remove them entirely. While many Kraft Heinz products will not be impacted, some that may see changes include Crystal Light, Heinz relish, Kool-Aid, Jell-O and Jet-Puffed, as they contain dyes such as Red No. 40 and Blue No. 1. Kraft Heinz made changes to its beloved mac and cheese in 2016, removing artificial colors, preservatives and flavors from their recipe. In a press release announcing their latest initiative, the company also confirmed that its Heinz Tomato Ketchup has never contained artificial dyes, writing, 'the red color comes simply from the world's best tomatoes.' Here are the products that will likely be impacted: Most flavored Jell-O products in the U.S. contain artificial colors and are made with ingredients derived from petroleum, a natural chemical used to make gasoline that could have harmful impacts on our health, according to Healthline. Food dyes included in the products, such as Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, contain benzidine, a known carcinogen, or a substance that can cause cancer. According to the FDA, these dyes are presumed safe in small doses. It was not immediately clear how much artificial dye is used in Jell-O products. Unflavored Jello-O Gelatin, which is often used as a base for other recipes, does not contain any dyes. The popular drink mix championed by the Kool-Aid Man utilizes artificial colors to achieve its well-known bright red, blue, or orange color. Similar to many other drink mixes and sugary treats, Kool-Aid products utilize Red 40, Blue 1 and Yellow 5. The drink mix, made to turn water into a sugary, sweet and low-calorie treat, contains several artificial colors in addition to artificial sweeteners, according to food labels. Some iterations of the lemonade mixes contain artificial colors such as Red 40, Yellow 5 and Blue 1, to provide its signature bright color. While Heinz's beloved tomato ketchup contains no artificial colors, the same cannot be said for all of the brand's condiments. Heinz Sweet Relish, a staple at any barbecue, contains Yellow 5 and Blue 1. The colorful marshmallows are another beloved product that currently contains artificial colors, according to its nutrition label. A bag of color-changing marshmallows by the brand for sale on Amazon contains Blue 1, Red 40, Red 3 and Yellow 6. The popular water enhancer also contains artificial colors. Some MiO products include Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40 and Blue 1.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This new law bans Red No. 40 from sale, distribution in Delaware schools. What to know
Delaware is the latest state to ban Red No. 40 in schools. Here's how the new law came about. Senate Bill 69 was introduced on March 11 by Sen. Eric Buckson, R-South Dover, and aims to protect students in the First State from the potential health risks associated with Food, Drug and Cosmetic Red No. 40, a synthetic food dye made from petroleum. It contains benzene, a cancer-causing substance. SB 69 prohibits the sale or distribution of foods and beverages containing Red No. 40 during the school day in Delaware school districts and charter schools. This includes items sold in vending machines on campus or served a la carte. Recent concerns over the impact of synthetic food dyes on children's health, including potential links to behavioral issues and hyperactivity, were cited as reasons for the proposed ban. SB 69 was signed into law by Gov. Matt Meyer on May 22, with the restrictions on Red No. 40 to take effect by July 1, 2026, allowing schools and education officials time to prepare for the transition. This makes Delaware only the second state, behind California, to ban Red No. 40 in schools. At least six other states have introduced similar legislation. Senate Bill 41 is a similar bill in Delaware that aims to ban Red No. 3 statewide, another synthetic food dye. This bill has yet to be decided on. More on proposed Red No. 3 ban: Along with the FDA ban, Delaware legislators seek to ban use of Red No. 3 in the state Red No. 40 is widely used and found in a variety of foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, according to Healthline, including: Flavored milk Yogurt Pudding Ice cream Popsicles Cakes and other pastries Candy Gum Breakfast cereals and bars Fruit snacks Gelatin Chips Powdered drink mixes, including some protein powders Soda Sports drinks Energy drinks More legislation news: Medical aid in dying becomes law, Inspector General bill passes Senate: The Press Room If Red No. 40 is in a product, it will be listed on the label as: Red 40 Red 40 Lake FD&C Red No. 40 FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake Allura Red AC CI Food Red 17 INS No. 129 E129 Sidewalk parking violations: Wilmington officials address complaints about vehicles parked on sidewalk Got a tip or a story idea? Contact Krys'tal Griffin atkgriffin@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Red No. 40 banned in Delaware schools, second US state to do so
Epoch Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
In-N-Out Removing Artificial Ingredients From Popular Drinks
The burger chain In-N-Out says it is taking artificial dyes out of two popular drinks, shortly after federal regulators announced a ban on several dyes and plans to work with companies to remove the rest voluntarily. A spokesperson for In-N-Out told news outlets in a May 15 statement that the chain is removing artificial coloring from strawberry milkshakes and pink lemonade. The company is replacing the dyes with natural coloring. In-N-Out is also going to provide customers in the future with ketchup that contains sugar as opposed to high-fructose corn syrup. The spokesperson attributed the changes to In-N-Out's 'ongoing commitment to providing our customers with the highest-quality ingredients.' The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Officials said they would be working with companies to voluntarily remove the remaining six artificial dyes that regulators have authorized. Related Stories 4/22/2025 4/28/2025 One of those dyes is Red No. 40, which has been used to color pink lemonade and strawberry milk. 'In less than 30 days of HHS and FDA announcing plans to phase out petroleum-based dyes from the nation's food supply, American fast-food chain, In-N-Out Burger, is voluntarily eliminating synthetic dyes from a few of its menu items,' Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 'I encourage more companies to prioritize Americans' health and join the effort to Make America Healthy Again,' he added. In-N-Out did not respond to a query asking whether it plans to remove dyes from additional menu items in the future. Multiple other companies have recently said they would be removing dyes in the wake of the FDA's announcement. PepsiCo 'In the next couple of years, we'll have migrated all the portfolio into natural colors or at least provide the consumer with natural color options,' CEO Ramon Laguarta told investors in a call. Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King said in a separate call that the company is working to eliminate synthetic dyes in a process expected to be finished by June. The artificial dyes have been linked in research with behavioral problems. A clinical trial of several hundred children, for instance,
