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.
382
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
MEIJER
Meijer, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
MEIJER
Meijer, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Red 3Titanium Dioxide
MEIJER
Meijer, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+3 more
MEIJER
Meijer, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
MEIJER
Meijer, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+2 more
MEIJER
Meijer, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
MEIJER
Meijer, Inc.
Red 3Titanium DioxideSeed Oils
MEIJER
Meijer, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
MONKEY JOE'S BIG NUT CO.
Monkey Joe's Big Nut Co.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
MONKEY JOE'S BIG NUT CO.
Lighthouse Toys Limited
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
MOONSTRUCK
Moonstruck Chocolate Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
NANCY ADAMS
Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
NASSAU CANDY
Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+1 more
NATURE'S EATS
Texas Star Nut & Food Company, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+1 more
NATURE'S GARDEN
CIBO VITA INC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+2 more
NATURE'S HARVEST
Bay Valley Foods, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
NICE!
Walgreens Co.
Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
NICE!
Walgreens Co.
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
NICE!
Walgreens Co.
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
NICE!
Walgreens Co.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
NUT FOR YOU
Nut House Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3+1 more
NUTTY NATURALS
Nosher's Choice
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3
NUTTY NATURALS
Nosher's Choice
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3
OLD DUTCH
Old Dutch Foods Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more