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General Mills says it has removed artificial colors from all U.S. cereals, replacing them with fruit- and vegetable-based dyes and spice-derived hues; about 90% of its U.S. products are now dye-free, with the remaining items slated to switch by the end of 2027 amid retailer and consumer pressure.
General Mills has recalled more than 730,000 Pillsbury rolls sold to Walmart after a potential glass fragment was found in the dough. The voluntary recall, posted with the FDA, covers Pillsbury Bread Rolls Hard Roll Dough and Kaiser Roll Dough distributed to Walmart in-store bakeries across 19 states, with best-by dates of Oct 12, 2026, and all affected product has been removed from shelves. The FDA classifies the recall as Class II, meaning exposure could cause temporary or reversible health effects but serious harm is unlikely.
General Mills is recalling about 736,000 Pillsbury frozen bread rolls due to potential glass contamination in two dough products intended for food-service use: Hard Roll Dough (3,080 cases, 180 rolls per case; 2.25 oz per roll) and Kaiser Roll Dough (1,260 cases, 144 rolls per case; 2.5 oz per roll). The recalls, listed as H-1154-2026 and H-1155-2026, affect multiple states and include use-by dates of October 12, 2026 (Hard Roll) and October 13, 2026 (Kaiser). Initiated June 19, the products were distributed to numerous states; food-service operators are advised to check inventory against the specified use-by dates.
General Mills is selling its Häagen-Dazs ice cream shops in mainland China to a group of investors led by Ningji, under a license to use the Häagen-Dazs brand; the deal signals a shift toward local management for foreign brands in China and is expected to close later this year with terms undisclosed.
General Mills will revive La Tiara taco shells and seasonings, reopening its Northland facility and shipping to Walmart nationwide from April, with production at Gladstone's 607 NE 69th St, preserving the original ultra-thin shells and adding three new seasonings (chorizo, tinga, reduced sodium) while safeguarding 100+ local jobs.
Target will remove synthetic food dyes from all cereals by May 2026, putting retailer pressure on suppliers ahead of broader industry moves. Major brands like General Mills plan similar phaseouts—eliminating synthetic colors from U.S. cereals by summer 2026 with full retail rollout by 2027—while the FDA has begun phasing out petroleum-based dyes and promoting natural alternatives. Most pledges extend through 2027, suggesting retailers could drive the next phase of the food-dye debate more than regulators.
Two dividend stalwarts, Ford and General Mills, are highlighted as solid income plays. Ford combines a new Universal EV Platform and a planned affordable EV pickup for 2027 with an upgraded production system to accelerate EV output, yielding about 4.3%; General Mills relies on strong brands and growth bets like Blue Buffalo into fresh pet food to support a long dividend history and roughly 5.2% yield. Both face challenges from competition and shifting consumer tastes but offer steady income and potential long-term upside.
General Mills is discontinuing three cereal flavors—Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios, and Honey Nut Cheerios Minis—leaving fans disappointed, though the company is introducing new cereals like Cheerios Oat Crunch Chocolate and bringing back Frosted Lemon Cheerios temporarily, without specifying reasons for the discontinuations.
General Mills is committing to removing artificial colors from its U.S. food lineup, including cereals and K-12 school foods, by 2026-2027, replacing them with natural alternatives, in response to changing consumer preferences for cleaner ingredients and healthier options.
General Mills is discontinuing three cereals, including Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Oat Crunch, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios, and Honey Nut Cheerios Minis, to focus on healthier and innovative products like Cheerios Protein and new flavors, amid changing consumer preferences and a growing cereal market.
General Mills announced it will remove artificial colors from all its U.S. cereals and foods by 2027, including a commitment to eliminate synthetic dyes from school offerings by 2026, aligning with broader industry moves to address health concerns related to food additives.
General Mills plans to remove artificial colors from its entire product portfolio by 2027, responding to consumer demand and regulatory pressures, with a focus on natural alternatives and transparency in food ingredients.
General Mills has discontinued three popular Cheerios flavors—Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios, and Honey Nut Cheerios Minis—causing disappointment among fans, with reasons for the removal unclear. The flavors, despite their popularity, may have been discontinued due to health concerns related to cereal ingredients, which now tend to be higher in sugar, fat, and sodium.
General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening downplays concerns over the health impacts of ultra-processed foods, emphasizing that taste remains a key factor for consumers, while also noting the company's commitment to making nutritious and tasty products.
Consumer Reports has delivered a petition with over 30,000 signatures to General Mills, urging the company to eliminate plastic chemicals, specifically phthalates, from its food products. Tests revealed concerning levels of these chemicals in various General Mills brands, including Annie's, Yoplait, Cheerios, Green Giant, and Progresso. Phthalates, used to make plastics flexible, have been linked to serious health risks. General Mills asserts that their products meet regulatory standards and that they regularly review their ingredients and suppliers.