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
AHOLD
Ahold USA, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
AHOLD
Ahold USA, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
AHOLD
Ahold USA, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Blue 2Seed Oils
AHOLD
Ahold USA, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
AHOLD
Ahold USA, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
AHOLD
Ahold USA, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
AHOLD
Ahold USA, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
AJ'S
Lehi Valley Trading Company, Inc.
Red 40Blue 2Titanium Dioxide
ALBANESE
Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc.
Blue 2High Fructose Corn SyrupSeed Oils
ALERT
Mars, Inc.
Red 40Blue 2Titanium DioxideBHA / BHT+1 more
ALESSI BAKERIES
Phil's Cake Box Bakeries, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
ALL AMERICAN NUT & CANDY CORP
Faith Walk Designs, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
ALL AMERICAN NUT & CANDY CORP.
Fox Point Sportswear, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
ALMOND JOY
The Hershey Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
ALMOST FAMOUS POPCORN
Rieckhoff Family Businesses, Inc. dba Almost Famous Popcorn
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
ALPINA
Alpina Productos Alimenticios
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
ALPINA
Alpina Productos Alimenticios
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
ALWAYS SAVE
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 1Blue 2+1 more
ALWAYS SAVE
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Red 40Blue 2Seed Oils
ALWAYS SAVE
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
AMELLO'S
Caldo International Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
AMELLO'S
Caldo International Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
AMELLO'S
Caldo International Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
AMERICA'S CHOICE
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more