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
SHOP 'N SAVE
RB. Confections, Lc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+2 more
SIGNATURE FARMS
Torn & Glasser Inc
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
SIGNATURE FARMS
Safeway, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
SIGNATURE FARMS
D.S.D. Merchandisers, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
SIGNATURE SELECT
Safeway, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
SNACK WORTHY
Lehi Valley Trading Company, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
SNACK WORTHY
Lehi Valley Trading Company, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3+1 more
SNAK CLUB
Snack World, LLC
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3
SNAK CLUB
Snack World, LLC
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3
SNAK CLUB
Snack World, LLC
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3
SNYDER'S OF HANOVER
Snyder's-Lance, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
SNYDER'S OF HANOVER
Snyder's-Lance, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
STOCK & BARREL
Jo-Lee Food Products, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
STOCK & BARREL BULK FOODS
Jo-Lee Food Products, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide+1 more
STREIT'S
Aron Streit Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
SUN-MAID
Sun-Maid Growers of California
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
SUN-MAID
Sun-Maid Growers of California
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SUNBURSTS
Kimmie Candy Company
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
SUNBURSTS
Kimmie Candy Company
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
SUNFLOWER FOOD COMPANY
Sunflower Food Company Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
SUNNY SELECT
Super Store Industries
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3
SWEET CREATIONS
Jonto
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
THATCHER'S THE ULTIMATE TREAT
Thatcher's Gourmet Specialties, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
THE BAKERY BAKED WITH PRIDE
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more