As a parent, I read labels carefully. I want to feel confident that the food and drinks I give my family aren’t filled with chemicals we’re all trying to avoid.

That’s why I was relieved to see Kraft Heinz announce it will remove all artificial food dyes from its U.S. products by the end of 2027. It’s a major step—and now it’s time for PepsiCo to follow their lead.

Many of PepsiCo’s most popular products—like Gatorade, Mountain Dew, Doritos, and Cheetos—still contain synthetic dyes like Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1. These ingredients have been linked to hyperactivity in children, allergic reactions, and potential long-term health risks.

Other countries have banned or labeled them. The FDA is finally moving to phase some out. But in the meantime, kids and families across the U.S. are still being exposed to these unnecessary additives.

I’m calling on PepsiCo to step up and commit to:

• Phasing out artificial dyes from all food and drink products in the U.S.
• Replacing them with safer, natural alternatives
• Matching or exceeding Kraft Heinz’s timeline of 2027
• Eliminating artificial dyes from any products marketed to children

This is a simple, powerful way to build trust—and protect health.