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
FESTIVAL
Brand Castle, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
FESTIVAL
Brand Castle, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
FESTIVAL
Brand Castle, LLC
Red 40Yellow 6Red 3
FESTIVAL
Brand Castle, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
FESTIVAL FOODS
Bergin Nut Company, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Red 3Titanium Dioxide
FESTIVAL FOODS
Bergin Nut Company, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Red 3Titanium Dioxide
FESTIVAL FOODS
Eillien's Candies Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
FESTIVAL FOODS
Miesfelds Triangle Market, Inc.
Red 3
FESTIVAL FOODS
Eillien's Candies Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
FIELD
Field Packing Company
Red 3
FIELD
Field Packing Company
Red 3
FIESTA
Fiesta Mart Inc.
Red 3
FIESTA
Fiesta Mart Inc.
Red 3
FIESTA
African Self Awareness Productions Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
FIESTA
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
FIESTA PICO
Trade Segment Management
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+2 more
FIESTA PICO
Trade Segment Management
Red 40Red 3
FIRST SOURCE
Holiday Candy Corp, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
FIRST STREET
Smart & Final Iris Corporation
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+2 more
FIRST STREET
Smart & Final Iris Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
FIRST STREET
Smart & Final Iris Corporation
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+3 more
FIRST STREET
Western Mixers Produce and Nuts Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
FIRST STREET
GS1 Mexico
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
FIRST STREET
Western Mixers Produce and Nuts Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more