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.
9,386
products contain it
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
DR PEPPER
Kenny's Candy Company Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup
DR PEPPER
Kenny's Candy Company Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup
DREAMHOUSE FINE FOODS
Rite Aid Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
DREAMWORKS
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
DREAMWORKS
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
DREAMWORKS
Hilco LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
DREAMWORKS
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
DREAMWORKS TROLLS
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
DREAMWORKS TROLLS
Imaginings 3
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
DRYDEN & PALMER
Dryden & Palmer Inc
Red 40Yellow 6Red 3
DRYDEN & PALMER
Dryden & Palmer Inc
Blue 1Red 3
DRYDEN & PALMER
Dryden & Palmer Inc
Red 3
DSD MERCHANDISERS
D.S.D. Merchandisers, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3
DSD MERCHANDISERS
D.S.D. Merchandisers, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 2Red 3
DSD MERCHANDISERS
D.S.D. Merchandisers, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+2 more
DUBBLE BUBBLE
Fashion Studio, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
DUBBLE BUBBLE
Holiday Candy Corp, Inc.
Red 3High Fructose Corn SyrupBHA / BHT
DUBBLE BUBBLE
Red 3BHA / BHT
DUBBLE BUBBLE
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
DUBBLE BUBBLE
Rayge Candy Co. Inc.
Red 3High Fructose Corn SyrupBHA / BHT
DUFF
Tylina Food Products Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
DUFF GOLDMAN
Gartner Studios, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3Seed Oils
DUFF GOLDMAN
Gartner Studios, Inc.
Red 40Red 3Seed OilsBHA / BHT
DUFF GOLDMAN
Tylina Food Products Corporation
Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils