Blue 2
FDA phase-out target: 2027Also labeled as: FD&C Blue No. 2, Indigo Carmine, E132
A synthetic blue dye, less common than Blue 1, used in candy and specialty baked goods.
Regulatory status: Not banned. Part of the FDA's 2025 voluntary phase-out request, targeted for removal by 2027.
274
products contain it in this category
Mars Chocolate North America LLC
top manufacturer by product count
Candy
most common category
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Manufacturers most likely to use Blue 2
| Manufacturer | Products with Blue 2 |
|---|---|
| Mars Chocolate North America LLC | 577 |
| Target Stores | 497 |
| Ferrara Candy Company | 346 |
| Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 236 |
| Pez Candy, Inc. | 154 |
| The Kellogg Company | 150 |
| Mars, Inc. | 144 |
| Ross Acquisition Inc. | 122 |
| Frito-Lay Company | 99 |
| The Kroger Co. | 80 |
Products
GREAT VALUE
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2+2 more
GREAT VALUE
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
GREAT VALUE
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
GREAT VALUE
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
HANUKKAH SPRINKLES
CK Products LLC
Blue 1Blue 2Red 3
HARRIS TEETER
Harris-Teeter Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3
HERSHEY'S
The Hershey Company
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 2High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
HERSHEY'S KITCHENS
The Hershey Company
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2Seed Oils
HOLIDAY HOME
Fred Meyer, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
HOLIDAY HOME
Fred Meyer, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
HY-VEE
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2
HY-VEE
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
HY-VEE
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 2High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
HYDE AND EEK! BOUTIQUE
Target Stores
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
HYDE AND EEK! BOUTIQUE
Target Stores
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
HYDE AND EEK! BOUTIQUE
Target Stores
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+1 more
HYDE AND EEK! BOUTIQUE
Target Stores
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
HYDE AND EEK! BOUTIQUE
Target Stores
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
HYDE AND EEK! BOUTIQUE
Target Stores
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
IGA
Iga, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 2High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
INDIA TREE
India Tree
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 2
INDIA TREE
India Tree
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
INDIA TREE
India Tree
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
IQ ACCESSORIES INC.
IQ Accessories, Inc.
Blue 1Blue 2