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Frito-Lay's 55-year-old manufacturing plant in Rancho Cucamonga, known for producing Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and other snacks, closed its production line on June 9, 2025, with employees receiving 10 weeks of severance pay.
A new bill in California aims to ban food products containing artificial dyes, including those found in popular snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos, from public schools, citing potential harm to children's health and learning abilities. The legislation targets six synthetic food dyes and titanium dioxide commonly used in candy, drinks, and medications. The bill's sponsor emphasizes that it's not a ban on specific products but on the chemical ingredients, with the goal of encouraging manufacturers to use alternative, safer ingredients. The move has sparked debate between advocates for children's health and industry groups, with concerns raised about access to fresh foods in underserved communities and the potential impact on student fundraising.
The upcoming biopic about the creation of Flamin' Hot Cheetos has reignited controversy over the origin story of the popular snack. Former Frito-Lay employee Richard Montañez claims he invented the flavor, but some former colleagues and company executives dispute his account. The film, produced by Eva Longoria, has faced criticism for promoting a disputed narrative.
Matt Walsh, star of the comedy movie "Flamin' Hot," admits that he doesn't like Flamin' Hot Cheetos, despite the film being about the snack's origins. Walsh prefers a little spice in his Mexican, Thai, and Chinese food, but not in his snack food. His go-to junk food snack is something with synthetic fake cheese or caramel corn. In the movie, Walsh plays the clueless boss of the man who claims to have invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos. The film is currently streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
Hulu's "Flamin' Hot" tells the story of how a Mexican American janitor came up with the idea of adding spice to cornmeal, creating the popular snack Flamin' Hot Cheetos. While the accuracy of the story is questionable, the film is a tale of perseverance, family love, proud heritage, and blue-collar success, directed by Eva Longoria in her directorial debut. The film explores the insecurity of factory shift workers, the stress of integrating into white culture, and the ability to silence the voices in your head that urge you to quit. Despite allegations that the story is fabricated, the film is a fun and engrossing watch.