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
GALERIE
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
GALERIE
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
GALERIE
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
GALERIE
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
GALERRIE
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3Titanium Dioxide
GALERRIE
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Red 40Red 3Titanium Dioxide
GALILEAN'S KITCHEN
Atlantic Capes Fisheries
Red 3Seed Oils
GALILEAN'S KITCHEN
Atlantic Capes Fisheries Inc.
Red 3Seed Oils
GALLETAS GN
Shoresystems
Red 40Red 3
GAMESA
Gamesa USA Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
GAMESA
Gamesa USA Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
GAMESA
Frito-Lay Company
Red 40Red 3Seed Oils
GAMESA
Gamesa USA Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3+1 more
GARDNERS CANDIES
Gardners Candies Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup
GARDNERS CANDIES
Gardners Candies Inc.
Yellow 5Red 3High Fructose Corn SyrupCarrageenan
GARDNERS CANDIES
Gardners Candies Inc.
Yellow 5Red 3High Fructose Corn SyrupCarrageenan
GARFIELD
Blue Diamond Sports Accessories
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
GARRETT POPCORN SHOPS
MADPOP Snackatiers LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3
GARTNER STUDIOS
Gartner Studios, Inc.
Blue 1Red 3Seed OilsBHA / BHT
GATORADE
The Quaker Oats Co./gatorade-Van Camp
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
GATORADE
The Quaker Oats Co./gatorade-Van Camp
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
GEOFFREY'S CANDY COMPANY
Toys R Us, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
GEORGIA SPECIAL
Sunset Farm Foods Inc.
Red 3
GEORGIA SPECIAL
Sunset Farm Foods Inc.
Red 3