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
ALL AMERICAN NUT & CANDY CORP.
Fox Point Sportswear, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
AMPORT FOODS
Bay Valley Foods, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+2 more
AMPORT FOODS
Bay Valley Foods, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+2 more
ARCHER FARMS
Target Stores
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
ARCHER FARMS
Target Stores
Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
ARCHER FARMS
Target Stores
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
ARCHER FARMS
Target Stores
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
ARCHER FARMS
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
ARCHER FARMS
Target Stores
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
ARCHER FARMS
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3
ARCHER FARMS
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
ARCHER FARMS
Target Stores
Red 3Seed Oils
ASHER'S
Chester A. Asher, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 2Red 3Seed Oils
BALDUCCI'S
Balducci Enterprises Inc.
Red 3Titanium Dioxide
BERGIN FRUIT AND NUT COMPANY
Bergin Nut Company, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
BIG WIN
Rite Aid Corporation
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
BIG Y
Big Y Foods, Inc.
Red 40Red 3Titanium Dioxide
BLACK CANYON
Black Canyon Gourmet Popcorn
Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
BLACK CANYON
Black Canyon Gourmet Popcorn
Yellow 5Red 3Seed Oils
BLACK CANYON
Black Canyon Gourmet Popcorn
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
BLACK CANYON GOURMET POPCORN
Black Canyon Gourmet Popcorn
Red 40Yellow 5Red 3Seed Oils
BLACK CANYON GOURMET POPCORN
Black Canyon Gourmet Popcorn
Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
BON VIVANT
Melville Candy Corporation
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+3 more
BRACH'S
Ferrara Candy Company
Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3