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This change impacts only a small portion of General Mills’ portfolio, as nearly all its U.S. and K-12 school offerings today are made without certified colors.

The company says 90% of its products don’t contain FD&C colors, but for those that do, they will work to remove or replace FD&C colors by the end of 2027.

In alignment with the FDA’s aim to phase out petroleum-based dyes, the agency has approved three color additives from natural sources for use by food manufacturers.

The move aligns with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s priority to phase out petroleum-based dyes in the nation’s food supply.

Six remaining synthetic dyes to be eliminated by the end of 2026.