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.

844
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

FERRARA
Ferrara Candy Company
label from 2023
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2
FERRARA CANDY CO.
Ferrara Candy Company
label from 2023
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2
FERRARA CANDY CO.
Ferrara Candy Company
label from 2023
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2
FERRARA CANDY CO.
Ferrara Candy Company
label from 2023
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2
FERRARA CANDY CO.
Ferrara Candy Company
label from 2023
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2
FERRARA CANDY COMPANY
Ferrara Candy Company
label from 2023
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2
FERRIS
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
label from 2018
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
FERRIS
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
label from 2018
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
FESTIVAL
Eillien's Candies Inc.
label from 2022
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
FESTIVAL FOODS
Eillien's Candies Inc.
label from 2020
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
FESTIVAL FOODS
Eillien's Candies Inc.
label from 2020
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
FESTIVAL FOODS
Eillien's Candies Inc.
label from 2020
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
FESTIVAL FOODS
Eillien's Candies Inc.
label from 2020
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
FESTIVAL FOODS
Eillien's Candies Inc.
label from 2021
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
FESTIVE FAVOLULES
Tropical Nut & Fruit Co.
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 2Titanium Dioxide
FIRST SOURCE
Wythe Will Distributing Company
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+1 more
FIRST SOURCE
Wythe Will Distributing Company
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+1 more
FIRST STREET
Western Mixers Produce and Nuts Inc.
label from 2020
Red 40Blue 2Seed Oils
FIRST STREET
Western Mixers Produce and Nuts Inc.
label from 2020
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
FIRST STREET
GS1 Mexico
label from 2020
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
FIRST STREET
Smart & Final Iris Corporation
label from 2022
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
FIRST STREET
Smart & Final Iris Corporation
label from 2022
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
FIRST STREET
Smart & Final Iris Corporation
label from 2022
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 1Blue 2+1 more
FIRST STREET
Western Mixers Produce and Nuts Inc.
label from 2022
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3+2 more