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
DYMATIZE
Dymatize Enterprises, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
DYMATIZE
Dymatize Enterprises, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
DYMATIZE
Dymatize Enterprises, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
DYNASTY
JFC International Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3
DZA BRANDS
Delhaize America, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
Dubble Bubble
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide+1 more
EAS
Ross Products Division
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
EAS
Ross Products Division
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
EAS
Ross Products Division
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
EAS
Ross Products Division
Blue 1Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
EAS
Ross Products Division
Blue 1Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
EASY-BAKE
HP Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
EATZ
Family Dollar Stores Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3
EATZ
Family Dollar Stores Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
EATZ
Family Dollar Stores Inc.
Red 40Red 3
EATZ
Family Dollar Stores Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3Aspartame
EBERHARD'S
Eberhard Creamery Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
EDWARD MARC
Edward Marc Brands, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
EDWARD MARC
Edward Marc Brands, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
EDWARD MARC
Edward Marc Brands, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
EILEEN'S CANDIES
Eillien's Candies Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3
EILLEEN'S
Eillien's Candies Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
EILLIEN'S
Eillien's Candies Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
EILLIEN'S
Eillien's Candies Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3