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.
6,496
products contain it
Mars Chocolate North America LLC
top manufacturer by product count
Candy
most common category
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AllCandy (2,201)Cookies & Biscuits (1,017)Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks (844)Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes (517)Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings (274)Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt (145)Chips, Pretzels & Snacks (84)Snack, Energy & Granola Bars (67)Breads & Buns (57)Powdered Drinks (30)Yogurt (17)Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals (4)
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
HARRY & DAVID
Harry and David
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
HARRY LONDON
Harry London's Candies Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2
HAVILAND
New England Confectionery Company Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
HAVILAND
New England Confectionery Company Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
HAWAIIAN PUNCH
Adams & Brooks Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
HAWAIIAN PUNCH
Adams & Brooks Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
HAWAIIAN PUNCH
Juicy Mixes LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+1 more
HAYDEN VALLEY
Tropical Foods Inc.
Red 40Blue 2Titanium Dioxide
HAYDEN VALLEY FOODS
Tropical Foods Inc.
Red 40Blue 2Titanium Dioxide
HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLUTIONS
Hearthside USA, LLC
Red 40Blue 1Blue 2Carrageenan+1 more
HEARTLAND HARVEST
Star Snacks Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
HEATH
The Hershey Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2+1 more
HEINEN'S
Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C.
Red 40Blue 1Blue 2Seed Oils
HELLO KITTY
Adams & Brooks Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
HELLO KITTY
Pez Candy, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3+1 more
HELLO KITTY
Adams & Brooks Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
HELLO KITTY
Rich Products Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
HELLO KITTY
Brand Castle, LLC
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3+1 more
HELLO KITTY
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3+1 more
HELUVA GOOD!
HP Hood LLC
Red 40Blue 2
HERITAGE CANDY COMPANY
Heritage Candy Company, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3
HERR'S
Herr Foods Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2Seed Oils
HERSHEY'S
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2Seed Oils
HERSHEY'S
Hershey Creamery Company
Red 40Blue 1Blue 2High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more