Our Commitment to Transparency, Quality and Safety

From our early days, WK Kellogg has evolved our portfolio of cereals to provide consumers with more of what they want and need – such as whole grains and fiber and less of what they don’t, including through reductions in sugar and sodium. We continue to do that today as consumers seek simpler foods, and we are proud that our cereals provide consumers with important nutrients such as Iron, Vitamin D and Folate.

Today, the vast majority – 85 percent – of our cereal sales contain no FD&C colors and none of our products have contained Red No. 3 for years. We are committed to continue working with HHS and FDA to identify effective solutions to remove FD&C colors from foods.

Our commitment continues to be:

  • We are reformulating our cereals served in schools to not include FD&C colors by the 2026-27 school year.
  • We will not be launching any new products with FD&C colors beginning in January 2026.
  • We will remove FD&C colors from the small percentage of our foods in retail that contain them today, by the end of 2027.


Kellogg’s cereals have played an important role in US consumers’ lives for more than a century, and we look forward to continuing that tradition.

FAQs

how does kellogg ensure cereal safety and quality?

Kellogg ensures cereal safety and quality through a comprehensive approach that includes:

  1. Food Safety Education and Empowerment: Employees, especially those in production facilities, are educated on the importance of food safety. They are empowered to take immediate action, including stopping production, if they identify potential risks.

  2. Daily Plant Walks: Cross-functional teams conduct daily plant walks to ensure everyone understands and adheres to high food safety expectations.

  3. Food Safety Plan: Kellogg has a proactive, preventive Food Safety Plan that identifies and controls risks within its facilities and supplier network.

  4. Certifications and Audits: All Kellogg-owned facilities are Safe Quality Food Institute (SQF) certified, and regular audits are conducted to maintain vigilance.

  5. External Expertise: Kellogg leverages the expertise of its external Food Safety Advisory Board, which includes professionals like Dr. David Acheson, a former deputy commissioner of foods for the U.S. FDA.

  6. Internal and External Collaboration: A team member serves on the Food Allergy Research and Resource Program at the University of Nebraska, ensuring alignment with recognized authorities on food safety.

  7. Commitment to High Standards: Kellogg adheres to the highest standards, avoiding shortcuts or exceptions that could compromise product quality or safety. Employees are expected to report any safety issues immediately.

This robust system ensures Kellogg's cereals meet all quality and safety specifications while maintaining consumer trust.

how transparent is kellogg about cereal ingredient labeling?

WK Kellogg is committed to transparency in cereal ingredient labeling and ensuring quality and safety. The company has evolved its portfolio to meet consumer preferences for simpler foods, reducing sugar and sodium while providing important nutrients like Iron, Vitamin D, and Folate. Additionally, WK Kellogg is actively working to remove FD&C colors from its products:

WK Kellogg collaborates with regulatory bodies like HHS and FDA to identify effective solutions for ingredient improvements, reflecting its dedication to transparency and consumer health.