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.
307
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
PURPLE COW
Meijer, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
PURPLE COW
Meijer, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
PURPLE COW
Meijer, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
QUALITY CHEKD
Quality Chekd Dairies, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
RED BUTTON VINTAGE CREAMERY
Casper's Ice Cream, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Carrageenan
RED BUTTON VINTAGE CREAMERY
Casper's Ice Cream, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
RED BUTTON VINTAGE CREAMERY
Casper's Ice Cream, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Carrageenan
RICH'S
Rich Ice Cream Co
Red 40Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
RING POP
The Topps Company, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
SAFEWAY KITCHENS
Safeway, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Carrageenan+1 more
SARA'S
SureGreen Mulch, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
SARA'S ARTISAN GELATO
SureGreen Mulch, LLC
Red 3
SARA'S ARTISAN GELATO
SureGreen Mulch, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SCOOPSIE DAISY
The Kroger Co.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
SE GROCERS
Bi-Lo Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SE GROCERS
Bi-Lo Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SE GROCERS
Bi-Lo Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SE GROCERS
Bi-Lo Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
SHOPPERS VALUE
Supervalu, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SHOPPERS VALUE
Supervalu, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SHOPPERS VALUE
Supervalu, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SHOPPERS VALUE
Supervalu, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
SHOPPERS VALUE
Supervalu, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
SHOPPERS VALUE
Supervalu, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more