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
LUCERNE DAIRY FARMS
Safeway, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
LUCERNE DAIRY FARMS
Safeway, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
LUIGI'S
J&J Snack Foods Corp
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
MAGNOLIA
Ramar International Corp.
Blue 1Red 3Carrageenan
MAGNOLIA
Ramar International Corp.
Blue 1Red 3Carrageenan
MAGNOLIA
Ramar International Corp.
Blue 1Red 3Carrageenan
MARKET BASKET
Market Basket Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
MARKET PANTRY
Target Stores
Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn SyrupCarrageenan
MARKET PANTRY
Target Stores
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+2 more
MARKETSIDE
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+3 more
MARKETSIDE
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+3 more
MARKETSIDE
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
MARKETSIDE
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
MARKETSIDE
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
MCCOLL'S
Foster Dairy Farms
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
MEADOW GOLD
Dean Foods Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
MELONA
Southwestern Connection & Imports
Red 40Red 3Carrageenan
MINIMELTS
WSAFG, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
NERDS
Wells Enterprises, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+2 more
NORTH STAR
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
OBERWEIS DAIRY
Oberweis Dairy, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+6 more
PALAZZOLO'S
P.G.I. Of Saugatuck Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
PARTY TREAT
Fieldbrook Foods
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+2 more
PEANUTS
Rich Products Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more