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
HELLO KITTY
Brand Castle, LLC
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3+1 more
HELLO KITTY
McSteven's Inc.
Red 3
HELLO KITTY
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3+1 more
HELLO KITTY
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
HELLO KITTY
Ross Acquisition Inc.
Red 40Red 3Titanium Dioxide
HELPING YOU THROUGH LIFE'S MELTDOWN
Shakespeare Flowers
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
HERE'S HOWE
George J. Howe Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
HERITAGE
Healthy Food Brands LLC
Red 3
HERITAGE CANDY COMPANY
Heritage Candy Company, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3
HERSHEY'S
Hershey Creamery Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
HICKORY FARMS
Hickory Farms, LLC
Red 40Red 3
HICKORY HARVEST
Hickory Harvest Foods
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
HICKORY HARVEST
Hickory Harvest Foods
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
HICKORY HARVEST
Hickory Harvest Foods
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide+1 more
HICKORY HARVEST FOODS
Hickory Harvest Foods
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
HICKORY HARVEST FOODS
Hickory Harvest Foods
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 2Red 3+1 more
HICKORY HARVEST FOODS
Hickory Harvest Foods
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3+2 more
HIDDEN VALLEY
The Hvr Company
Yellow 6Red 3Seed Oils
HIDDEN VALLEY
The Hvr Company
Yellow 6Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup
HIGH VALLEY ORCHARD
Lehi Valley Trading Company, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
HILCO
Hilco LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
HILCO
Hilco LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
HILCO
Hilco LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
HILCO
Hilco LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide+1 more