Blue 2

FDA phase-out target: 2027

Also 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.

2,201
products contain it in this category
Mars Chocolate North America LLC
top manufacturer by product count
Candy
most common category

Manufacturers most likely to use Blue 2

ManufacturerProducts with Blue 2
Mars Chocolate North America LLC577
Target Stores497
Ferrara Candy Company346
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.236
Pez Candy, Inc.154
The Kellogg Company150
Mars, Inc.144
Ross Acquisition Inc.122
Frito-Lay Company99
The Kroger Co.80

Products

RUSSELL STOVER
Russell Stover Candies Inc.
label from 2019
Yellow 5Blue 2
RUSSELL STOVER
Russell Stover Candies Inc.
label from 2019
Yellow 5Blue 2
RUSSELL STOVER
Russell Stover Candies Inc.
label from 2019
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+1 more
SALT CITY TREATS
Horseman & Livestock Products
label from 2021
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
SANRIO
Adams & Brooks Inc
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
SANTA'S TREATS
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
SANTA'S TREATS
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
label from 2020
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SCHNUCKS
Schnuck Markets, Inc.
label from 2018
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SCHNUCKS
Schnuck Markets, Inc.
label from 2018
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2
SCONZA
Sconza Candy Co.
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3+1 more
SCOOBY-DOO!
Adams & Brooks Inc
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
SCOOBY-DOO!
Adams & Brooks Inc
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
SETTON FARMS
Setton International Foods Inc
label from 2023
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SHOP N SAVE
RB. Confections, Lc.
label from 2020
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2
SHOPKINS
Boston America Corp.
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
SHOPPERS VALUE
Supervalu, Inc.
label from 2021
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
SHOPPERS VALUE
Supervalu, Inc.
label from 2021
Blue 1Blue 2
SHOPPERS VALUE
Supervalu, Inc.
label from 2021
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2
SHOPPERS VALUE
Supervalu, Inc.
label from 2023
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SHOPRITE
Wakefern Food Corporation
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2
SIGNATURE FARMS
D.S.D. Merchandisers, Inc.
label from 2022
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
SIGNATURE SELECT
Safeway, Inc.
label from 2023
Blue 1Blue 2
SILVERPEAK
Trade Segment Management
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
SKITTLES
Mars Chocolate North America LLC
label from 2019
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more