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
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Target Stores
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The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
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The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
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The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
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Maud Borup, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Titanium Dioxide+1 more
HYDE AND EEK! BOUTIQUE
Target Stores
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
HYVEE
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Blue 2+1 more
HYVEE
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Blue 2High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
IBAKE COOKIES
iBakeFoods
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2+2 more
IBAKE COOKIES
iBakeFoods
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2Seed Oils
IBAKE FOODS
iBakeFoods
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
IBAKE FOODS
iBakeFoods
Red 40Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
ICE BREAKERS
The Hershey Company
Red 40Blue 1Blue 2Aspartame
ICE BREAKERS
The Hershey Company
Red 40Blue 1Blue 2Aspartame
IGA
Iga, Inc.
Red 40Blue 2Seed Oils
IGA
Iga, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 1Blue 2+2 more
IGA
Iga, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
IGA
Iga, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2
IGA
Iga, Inc.
Red 40Blue 2Seed Oils
IGA
Iga, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 2High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
IHOP
General Mills, Inc.
Blue 2Seed Oils
IHOP
General Mills, Inc.
Blue 2Seed Oils
IHOP
General Mills, Inc.
Blue 2Seed Oils
IMAGIPOPS
Kencraft, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more