Tyson Foods Eliminating High-Fructose Corn Syrup, Sucralose, BHA/BHT, Titanium Dioxide from Products

Tyson Foods announced it would stop using high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), sucralose, BHA/BHT and titanium dioxide in its branded product lines by the end of 2025, its second such announcement this year to eliminate embattled ingredients from its domestic branded products.

The new pledge will impact products under the Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Wright, State Fair, Aidells and IBP brands, among others. Even though these ingredients have been deemed safe to use by FDA, Tyson is taking a proactive step to reformulate now.

In May 2025, Tyson was among a handful of large CPG companies that had already begun to remove petroleum-based synthetic dyes from its domestic products when the FDA “requested” that companies eliminate the six color additives. Many companies have followed suit — Tyson’s latest announcement confirmed it had removed the dyes from its portfolio.

“We continuously review and assess our product portfolio to ensure the highest quality products that meet the needs of consumers,” said Donnie King, president & CEO of Tyson Foods. “Our decision to remove high-fructose corn syrup and other ingredients reflects our ongoing commitment to feeding the world like family, while preserving the taste, value and integrity that define our iconic brands.”

The company also noted it continues to work on reducing sodium, sugars and other food additives from its product lines, in alignment with its core values.