Red 3
Banned by FDAAlso labeled as: FD&C Red No. 3, Erythrosine, E127
A synthetic red dye historically used in candy, cake decorations, and maraschino cherries.
Regulatory status: Banned. The FDA formally revoked authorization for Red 3 in food in January 2025, a separate and stronger action than the voluntary phase-out request covering the other dyes. Manufacturers have until January 2027 to reformulate or stop selling existing Red 3 products.
1,104
products contain it in this category
Target Stores
top manufacturer by product count
Candy
most common category
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Manufacturers most likely to use Red 3
| Manufacturer | Products with Red 3 |
|---|---|
| Target Stores | 779 |
| Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 484 |
| Ferrara Candy Company | 419 |
| Ross Acquisition Inc. | 381 |
| Wilton Industries Inc. | 372 |
| Pez Candy, Inc. | 154 |
| Kingston Marketing Co | 125 |
| Signature Brands LLC | 120 |
| The Kroger Co. | 116 |
| Meijer, Inc. | 104 |
Products
LET THEM EAT CANDLES
Glencoe Studio LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LET THEM EAT CANDLES
Glencoe Studio LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LIEBER'S
Lieber Chocolate & Food Products Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
LIEBER'S
Lieber Chocolate & Food Products Co.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+1 more
LIEBER'S
Lieber Chocolate & Food Products Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
LIEBER'S
Lieber Chocolate & Food Products Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
LIEBER'S
Lieber Chocolate & Food Products Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
LUCKS
The Lucks Company
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+2 more
MEIJER
Meijer, Inc.
Red 3
MEMBER'S MARK
Sam's Club West
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
MR. SPRINKLES
PANOS Brands LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
MR. SPRINKLES
PANOS Brands LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
MUZON FOODS
Gussie's Greetings, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
NICHOLAS MARKETS
The Nutmeg Spice Co. Ltd.
Red 40Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
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Kingston Marketing Co
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
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Kingston Marketing Co
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
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Kingston Marketing Co
Yellow 5Red 3
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Kingston Marketing Co
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
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Kingston Marketing Co
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
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Kingston Marketing Co
Red 40Blue 1Blue 2Red 3
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Kingston Marketing Co
Red 3Carrageenan
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Kingston Marketing Co
Red 40Red 3Seed Oils
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Kingston Marketing Co
Red 3Seed Oils
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Kingston Marketing Co
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3