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
ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY
Supervalu, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY
Supervalu, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY
Supervalu, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+1 more
ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY
Supervalu, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY
Supervalu, Inc.
Yellow 5Red 3Seed Oils
ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY
Supervalu, Inc.
Red 3Seed Oils
ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY
Supervalu, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY
Supervalu, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY
Supervalu, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY
Supervalu, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
ETHEL M CHOCOLATES
Mars Retail Group Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
ETHEL M CHOCOLATES
Mars Retail Group Inc.
Red 40Red 3
EVERSON DIST
Everson Distributing Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
EVERYDAY FAVORITES
Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
EVERYDAY FAVORITES
Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3
EVERYDAY FAVORITES
Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3
EXCELL
Xcell International Corp
Red 40Red 3
EXTRAMILE
Chevron U.S.A.
Red 3
F A O SCHWARZ
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
F.B. WASHBURN CANDY CORP
F. B. Washburn Candy Corp.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
F.B. WASHBURN CANDY CORP
F. B. Washburn Candy Corp.
Red 40Yellow 5Red 3
FACE TWISTERS
Schuster Products, LLC
Red 40Blue 1Red 3
FACE TWISTERS
Schuster Products, LLC
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3
FAIRTIME
Adams & Brooks Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more