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.
969
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
HOSTESS
Hostess Brands, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
HOSTESS
Hostess Brands, LLC
Red 40Red 3Titanium DioxideHigh Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
HOSTESS
Hostess Brands, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
HOSTESS
Hostess Brands, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
HOSTESS
Hostess Brands, LLC
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3+3 more
HOSTESS
Hostess Brands, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
JJ'S BAKERY
JTM Foods, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
JON DONAIRE
Rich Products Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
JUNIOR'S
GAD BAKERIES, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3+3 more
JUNIOR'S
GAD BAKERIES, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
KATHY KAYE
Kathy Kaye Foods
Red 40Red 3Seed Oils
KEEBLER
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Blue 1Red 3
KENZIE'S KAKES
Dierberg's Markets, Inc.
Red 40Red 3Seed Oils
KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 2Red 3+1 more
KIND CRUMBS
Matthew Thomas Designs
Red 40Red 3Seed Oils
KIND CRUMBS
Garden Service & Research A.G.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
KING SOOPERS CITY MARKET
The Kroger Co.
Red 40Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils+1 more
KRISPY KREME
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils+1 more
KRISPY KREME
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
KRISPY KREME
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
KRISPY KREME
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
KRISPY KREME
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Red 40Red 3Seed Oils
KRISPY KREME
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
KRISPY KREME
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more