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
JOHNVINCE FOODS
Jo-Lee Food Products, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
JOHNVINCE FOODS
Jo-Lee Food Products, Inc.
Red 40Red 3Titanium Dioxide
JOLLY TIME
4 Him Food Group LLC
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+1 more
KARA CHOCOLATES
Fenton Enterprises, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
KARA CHOCOLATES
Fenton Enterprises, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Red 3Titanium Dioxide+1 more
KATHARINE BEECHER
The Warrell Corporation
Red 3Titanium DioxideSeed Oils
KATHY KAYE
Kathy Kaye Foods
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
KATHY KAYE
Kathy Kaye Foods
Yellow 5Blue 2Red 3Seed Oils
KATHY KAYE
Kathy Kaye Foods
Red 40Red 3Seed Oils
KATHY KAYE
Kathy Kaye Foods
Blue 2Red 3Titanium DioxideSeed Oils
KIMMIE
Kimmie Candy Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3+1 more
KIMMIE CANDY
Kimmie Candy Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
KOPPERS
Koppers Chocolate Specialty Co
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
KOPPERS
Koppers Chocolate Specialty Co
Red 3Seed Oils
KOPPERS
Koppers Chocolate Specialty Co
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
LANDIES CANDIES
Landies Candies Co. Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Red 3Titanium Dioxide+2 more
LAURA LYNN
Ingles Markets Inc.
Red 40Red 3Titanium Dioxide
LIEBER'S
Lieber Chocolate & Food Products Co.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Blue 2+2 more
LOCAL
Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 2Red 3
LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY CO
Long Grove Confectionery Co.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 1Blue 2+1 more
LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY CO.
Long Grove Confectionery Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
LOVES
Love's Country Stores, Inc.
Red 40Red 3Titanium Dioxide
LOVES
Love's Country Stores, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LUNDS & BYERLYS
Lunds Inc
Red 40Red 3Titanium Dioxide