Otis Spunkmeyer removes dyes from its snacks
A small number of the company's baked goods previously contained FD&C colors.
Otis Spunkmeyer, a brand of cookies, muffins and sweet baked goods in the foodservice and retail in-store bakery sectors, is committed to innovation that meets the needs of its customers and consumers, it says. Last week, the company announced that work has been completed to remove all Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) colors from its Otis Spunkmeyer baked goods, meaning 100% of its branded foods sold in the U.S. produced after January 1, 2026, are free from artificial food grade dyes.
Otis Spunkmeyer has a nearly 50-year history of bringing joy to the lives and tables of customers across generations, it says. The brand reportedly holds the #1 market share in foodservice cookies and muffins, and has held this leading position for more than five years. A small number of Otis Spunkmeyer baked goods previously contained FD&C colors, and those recipes have since been reformulated to remove them.
The company is a participant of the American Bakers Association's (ABA) "Baked Goods in Schools Pledge," a voluntary commitment by ABA members to eliminate the use of FD&C colors in all baked goods provided to K-12 schools through the National School Breakfast, Lunch, and Competitive Foods Programs by the beginning of the 2026–2027 school year. The brand says it is pleased to have achieved this goal well ahead of the deadline.
Looking ahead, Otis Spunkmeyer remains fully committed to innovation aligned with customer needs, consumer expectations, and the evolving food landscape, it notes.
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