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
GOLDEN FOODS
GS1 Mexico
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
GOLDENBROOK
Brookshire Grocery Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
GOLERIE
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
GONZO
National Distribution Network LLC
Red 3BHA / BHT
GONZO
National Distribution Network LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
GOOD & DELISH
Walgreens Co.
Yellow 6Red 3
GOOD & DELISH
Walgreens Co.
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
GOOD HUMOR
Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
GOOD HUMOR
Lipton
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
GOOD HUMOR
Lipton
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup
GOOD HUMOR
Lipton
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup
GOOD HUMOR
Lipton
Red 40Red 3Seed Oils
GOOD HUMOR
Red 40Red 3High Fructose Corn SyrupCarrageenan+1 more
GOOD HUMOR
Lipton
Red 40Red 3Seed Oils
GOOD LIVIN'
Mapco Express
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
GOOD LIVIN'
Mapco Express
Red 3High Fructose Corn SyrupBHA / BHT
GOOD MEADOW
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
GOOD MEADOW HOMEMADES
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
GOOD SENSE
Waymouth Farms, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+1 more
GOOD SENSE
Waymouth Farms, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3
GOOD TO GO
Speedway LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
GOODFIELDS
Bay Valley Foods, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
GOURMET DU VILLAGE
Concept Gourmet Du Village Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3
GOURMET DU VILLAGE
Concept Gourmet Du Village Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3