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
LIEBER'S
Lieber Chocolate & Food Products Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
LIEBER'S
Lieber Chocolate & Food Products Co.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3
LIEBER'S
Lieber Chocolate & Food Products Co.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+1 more
LIEBER'S
Lieber Chocolate & Food Products Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
LIFE IS SWEET
Doscher's Candies Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
LIL' DUTCH MAID
AbiMar Foods, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3
LILLY'S BAKE SHOPPE
Mezonos Maven Bakery, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+2 more
LIMITED TIME
Ahold USA, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
LIMITED TIME ORIGINALS
Ahold USA, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
LIMITED TIME ORIGINALS
Ahold USA, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
LIMITED TIME ORIGINALS
Ahold USA, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+1 more
LINK & LOCK
Walgreens Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LINKY DOODLES
Kencraft, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LIP POPS
Imaginings 3
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
LITTLE BITES
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
LITTLE DEBBIE
McKee Foods Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
LITTLE DEBBIE
McKee Foods Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LITTLE DEBBIE
McKee Foods Corporation
Red 40Blue 2Red 3Titanium Dioxide+1 more
LITTLE DEBBIE
McKee Foods Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LITTLE DEBBIE
McKee Foods Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+6 more
LITTLE DEBBIE
McKee Foods Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+3 more
LITTLE DEBBIE
McKee Foods Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+2 more
LITTLE DEBBIE
McKee Foods Corporation
Red 40Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+2 more
LITTLE DEBBIE
McKee Foods Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more