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General Mills removes artificial dyes from all U.S. cereals
General Mills has announced that all of its cereals in the United States are now produced without artificial colors. This transition includes popular brands such as Lucky Charms and Trix, which will now utilize natural dyes derived from fruit, vegetable juices, and spices like turmeric and paprika.
The company stated that approximately 90% of its total U.S. retail portfolio has completed the transition to natural colorings. General Mills aims to remove certified synthetic colors from its entire U.S. retail portfolio, including baking products and fruit snacks, by the end of 2027.
This move aligns with the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative and follows pressure from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes. Other major food companies, including WK Kellogg Co., Nestlé, and Kraft Heinz, have also announced or implemented similar shifts toward natural ingredients.
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Bethany Quam · General Mills · Make America Healthy Again · Minneapolis · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · U.S. Food and Drug Administration · WK Kellogg · WK Kellogg Co.
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- [● 4 SOURCES] WK Kellogg will remove artificial colors from all its U.S. cereals by the end of this year. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Products such as Betty Crocker cake mixes and Fruit Roll-Ups will transition to natural dyes by the end of 2027. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] 90% of General Mills' U.S. retail products are currently free of artificial dyes. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The company is using dyes derived from fruits, vegetables, and spices like turmeric and paprika. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] General Mills has removed artificial colors from all its U.S. cereals, including Lucky Charms and Trix. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The FDA banned the petroleum-based dye Red 3 last year due to potential cancer links in lab rats. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The FDA banned the petroleum-based dye Red 3 last year due to potential cancer links in laboratory rats. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] General Mills has removed artificial colors from all of its U.S. cereals, including Lucky Charms and Trix. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The FDA states that approved food dyes are safe and most children experience no adverse effects from them. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] 90 percent of General Mills' U.S. retail products are currently free of artificial dyes. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The FDA states that approved food dyes are safe and most children have no adverse effects from them. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The company is using fruit-, vegetable-, and spice-based dyes, such as turmeric and paprika, to replace artificial colors. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com