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
KATHY KAYE
Kathy Kaye Foods
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
KATHY KAYE
Kathy Kaye Foods
Yellow 5Blue 2Red 3Seed Oils
KATHY KAYE
Kathy Kaye Foods
Red 40Red 3Seed Oils
KATHY KAYE
Kathy Kaye Foods
Red 40Red 3Seed Oils
KATHY KAYE
Kathy Kaye Foods
Blue 2Red 3Titanium DioxideSeed Oils
KAUKAUNA
Bel Brands USA Inc.
Red 3Seed Oils
KEEBLER
Keebler Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
KEEBLER
Keebler Company
Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3Seed Oils
KEEBLER
Keebler Company
Red 40Yellow 5Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup
KEEBLER
Keebler Company
Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3Seed Oils
KEEBLER
Keebler Company
Red 40Red 3
KEEBLER
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Blue 1Red 3
KEEBLER
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Red 40Red 3
KEEBLER
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3Seed Oils
KEEBLER
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
KEEBLER
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Red 40Red 3
KEEBLER
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Blue 1Red 3
KEIL'S FOOD STORE
Premium Nut & Dried Fruit Co.
Yellow 6Red 3
KEIL'S FOOD STORES
Premium Nut & Dried Fruit Co.
Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3Titanium Dioxide
KEIL'S FOOD STORES
Premium Nut & Dried Fruit Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
KELLOGG'S
The Kellogg Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
KELLOGG'S
The Kellogg Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
KELLOGG'S
The Kellogg Company
Red 40Blue 2Red 3
KELLOGG'S TO GO
The Kellogg Company
Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3Carrageenan+1 more