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Starburst Original · Is It Clean Yet?

Rolling Out

Wrigley · Starburst

Starburst Original

Not quite clean yet.

Original fruit chews are moving off Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 in stages.

What changed

Before

replaced
Red 40
replaced
Yellow 5
replaced
Yellow 6

After

replaced
Fruit juice color
replaced
Fruit juice color
replaced
Fruit juice color

Timeline

May 6, 2025
Announced
Manufacturer or company commitment.
Apr 12, 2026
Rollout started
New formula began appearing in some markets.
Feb 1, 2027
Expected completion
Company-stated target, not a verification.

Sources

Manufacturer announcement · rank 2
Mars Wrigley U.S. confectionery color plan
May 6, 2025 · Verified ✓
Photograph of physical ingredient label · rank 3
Starburst Original 2.07 oz — Minneapolis
Jun 29, 2026 · Verified ✓

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