Tyson Foods will stop using high fructose corn syrup and other artificial ingredients in its branded food products by the end of this year, the company announced Monday.

In addition to high fructose corn syrup, Tyson said its goal is to stop using sucralose, BHA/BHT and titanium dioxide in its brands, including Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, State Fair, Wright, ibp, Aidells, and more, according to a news release .

High fructose corn syrup is a common sweetener in packaged foods that increases inflammation in the body and encourages fat production, according to the Cleveland Clinic . It can also contribute to health problems, including fatigue, stomach pain, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and more.

The announcement from Tyson Foods comes after the

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