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.
145
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
M&M'S
Mars, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
M&M'S
Mars, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
M&M'S
Mars, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
MARKET PANTRY
Target Stores
Red 40Blue 1Blue 2High Fructose Corn Syrup+2 more
MARKET PANTRY
Target Stores
Red 40Blue 1Blue 2High Fructose Corn Syrup+2 more
MARKET PANTRY
Target Stores
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
MARKET PANTRY
Target Stores
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
NORTH STAR
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2+4 more
NORTH STAR
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
Red 40Blue 2High Fructose Corn SyrupCarrageenan
OBERWEIS
Oberweis Dairy, Inc.
Red 40Blue 2Green 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
OBERWEIS DAIRY
Oberweis Dairy, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
OUR FAMILY
Nash Finch Company
Red 40Blue 1Blue 2High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
PRIDE DAIRY
Bottineau Coop Creamery
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+2 more
PRIDE DAIRY
Bottineau Coop Creamery
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+2 more
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 2High Fructose Corn Syrup
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 1Blue 2+1 more
PURPLE COW
Meijer, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2+1 more
PURPLE COW
Meijer, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Blue 2Carrageenan
ROYAL ICE CREAM CO.
Royal Ice Cream Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+2 more
RUGGLES
SmithFoods Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
SHOPPERS VALUE
Supervalu, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
SIGNATURE SELECT
Safeway, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
SIGNATURE SELECT
Safeway, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
SIGNATURE SELECT
Safeway, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more