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
THE FATHER'S TABLE
The Father's Table LLC
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THE FATHER'S TABLE
The Father's Table LLC
Yellow 5Red 3Titanium DioxideSeed Oils
THE FATHER'S TABLE
The Father's Table LLC
Yellow 5Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
THE FATHER'S TABLE
The Father's Table LLC
Yellow 5Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
THE KILLER BROWNIE COMPANY
Mdx
Red 40Red 3Titanium DioxideSeed Oils
THE KROGER CO
The Kroger Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+6 more
THE MUFFIN ""MAM"", INC
The Muffin Mam Inc.
Red 40Red 3Seed Oils
THE MUFFIN MAM
The Muffin Mam Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
THE ORIGINAL CAKEBITES
Cookies United, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
THE ORIGINAL CAKEBITES
Cookies United, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
THE ORIGINAL CRUMBS BAKESHOP
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
THE ORIGINAL CRUMBS BAKESHOP
Barash Cosmetics LLC.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
THE ORIGINAL CRUMBS BAKESHOP
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
THE ORIGINAL CRUMBS BAKESHOP
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
THE SIMPSONS
CSM Bakery Products NA, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
THE SWISS COLONY
Colony Brands, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
TICKLEBELLY
Steven-Robert Desserts
Red 40Red 3Titanium DioxideHigh Fructose Corn Syrup+3 more
TIPPIN'S
Tippin's Restaurants Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
TREASURE MILLS
M & J Enterprises
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
TREAT HOUSE
Productos San Cristobal S.A.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
TREAT HOUSE
Mmr, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
TREAT HOUSE
Mmr, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
TREAT SHOP
Rich Products Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+2 more
TUXEDO VORTEX
Dawn Food Products, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more