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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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 |
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