Red 3

Banned by FDA

Also 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

Manufacturers most likely to use Red 3

ManufacturerProducts with Red 3
Target Stores779
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.484
Ferrara Candy Company419
Ross Acquisition Inc.381
Wilton Industries Inc.372
Pez Candy, Inc.154
Kingston Marketing Co125
Signature Brands LLC120
The Kroger Co.116
Meijer, Inc.104

Products

LAURA LYNN
Ingles Markets Inc.
label from 2018
Red 40Red 3Titanium Dioxide
LEAF
Leaf Brands, LLC
label from 2018
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
LEAF
Leaf Brands, LLC
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
LECOUR'S
The Moran Group Incorporated
label from 2017
Red 40Red 3
LECOUR'S
The Moran Group Incorporated
label from 2021
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LECOUR'S FINEST
The Moran Group Incorporated
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+3 more
LEGENDARY
Legendary Foods LLC
label from 2022
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
LEGENDARY FOODS
Legendary Foods LLC
label from 2022
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
LEGENDARY FOODS
Legendary Foods LLC
label from 2022
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
LEMONHEAD & FRIENDS
Ferrara Candy Company
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
LEMONHEAD & FRIENDS
Ferrara Candy Company
label from 2018
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
LEMONHEAD & FRIENDS
Ferrara Candy Company
label from 2018
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
LENELL COOKIES
iBakeFoods
label from 2017
Red 40Red 3Seed Oils
LEONARD
Leonard Novelty Bakery
label from 2018
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
LEONARD NOVELTY BAKERY
Leonard Novelty Bakery
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LEONARD NOVELTY BAKERY
Leonard Novelty Bakery
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
LEONARD NOVELTY BAKERY
Leonard Novelty Bakery
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
LEONARD NOVELTY BAKERY
Leonard Novelty Bakery
label from 2018
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+3 more
LEONARD NOVELTY BAKERY
Leonard Novelty Bakery
label from 2018
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LEONARD NOVELTY BAKERY
Leonard Novelty Bakery
label from 2017
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LEONARD NOVELTY BAKERY
Leonard Novelty Bakery
label from 2018
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LEONARD NOVELTY BAKERY
Leonard Novelty Bakery
label from 2018
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LEONARD NOVELTY BAKERY
Leonard Novelty Bakery
label from 2020
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LEONARD NOVELTY BAKERY
Leonard Novelty Bakery
label from 2020
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
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