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General Mills ditches artificial dye from Lucky Charms, Trix
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Daniel Miller , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· August 27, 2026
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Key points Further details about this change can be found through the source, which reported on General Mills' decision to remove synthetic food dyes from its cereals. General Mills announced this change, stating that natural alternatives will be used to keep the cereals colorful.
General Mills has made a change to its cereals, removing synthetic food dyes from the products. The company will use natural alternatives to maintain the colorful appearance of its cereals. This change affects some of its well-known brands, including Lucky Charms and Trix.
The decision to drop artificial dyes is part of the company's effort to use more natural ingredients in its products. General Mills announced this change, stating that natural alternatives will be used to keep the cereals colorful.
Further details about this change can be found through the source, which reported on General Mills' decision to remove synthetic food dyes from its cereals.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
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