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NewsWFLA News Channel 8February 27, 2026Sarasota County

Target Removes Synthetic Colors from Cereals

Target will stop selling cereals with synthetic colors by the end of May, with 85% of its cereal sales already coming from products without synthetic dyes. The company has been phasing out synthetic colors for several years. This change aims to provide healthier options for consumers.

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Why It Matters

Residents should care because this change affects the health and safety of the food products they purchase for themselves and their families.

Who's Mentioned

dollar_amount85%“percentage of cereal sales without synthetic dyes”locationMinneapolis“Target's base location”dateend of May“deadline for removing synthetic colors”organizationTarget“Minneapolis-based discounter”dateFriday“day of the announcement”