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Sam's Club says it plans to remove synthetic dyes from private brand by end of 2025
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Sam's Club announced on Thursday plans to eliminate more than 40 ingredients from its private label brand, Member's Mark, by the end of the year.
The wholesale chain said in a news release that under the initiative, 'Made Without,' it will alter its food and beverage products to offer items without certain ingredients in order to cater to specific dietary preferences.
In April, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary announced plans to phase out several types of artificial, petroleum-based dyes used as food coloring in various snacks, drinks and desserts that line grocery shelves, mainly citing kids' health as the reason for the move.
'We take pride in the high-quality ingredients that go into our products, but what truly differentiates us are the ingredients we consciously leave out,' Julie Barber, chief merchant at Sam's Club, said. 'Our 'Made Without' commitment underscores our aspiration to be members' go-to destination for quality at a disruptive value. For us, it's about listening to our members and providing the items that resonate with their lifestyles.'
Here is the list of ingredients Sam's Club plans to eliminate from its 'Made Without' products:
Acesulfame-K (Acesulfame Potassium) (Ace-K)
Acetylated Ester of Mono & Diglycerides (ACETEM)
Artificial Flavors
Aspartame
Azodicarbonamide (ADA)
Benzyl Alcohol
Butylated hydroxy anisole (BHA)
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
Butylparaben
Certified Synthetic Colors/FD&C Colors
Cocamide DEA
Cyclamates
Cyclopentasiloxane
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate (DSS)
DMDM Hydantoin
Ethyl Vanillin
Formaldehyde
Hexa, Hepta, Octa Esters of Sucrose
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Lactylated Esters of Mono & Diglycerides (OLEON)
Methylparaben
Neotame
Phthalates
Potassium Bisulfate
Potassium Bisulfite
Potassium Nitrate/Nitrite
Propyl Gallate
Propylparaben
Saccharin (All)
Simplesse
Sodium Ferrocyanide
Sodium Propionate
Sucroglycerides
Sucrose Polyester
Talc
Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (Except for our 35-pound food service frying oils)
Toluene
Sam's Club said it has already released cookies and other snacks without artificial colors. The retailer is also offering fresh sushi as part of its 'Made Without' program.
In addition to Sam's Club, Tyson recently announced it planned to eliminate synthetic dyes from its products, according to CEO Donnie King.
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