FDA has publicized a voluntary recall of certain Trü Frü products, issued by third-party manufacturer the Georgia Nut Company, due to the potential presence of metal.
While the majority of the company's consumer foods are already free of FD&C colors, this removal will impact certain products from its Hostess brand portfolio.
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.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it granted three new color additive petitions that will expand the palette of available colors from natural sources for manufacturers to use in food.
The corporation (which owns Frito-Lay and other snack brands) plans to continue efforts to phase out dyes across its food and beverage portfolio, offering natural alternatives where possible.
Oterra has applauded the decision by The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in food and beverages.