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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AllCandy (3,051)Cookies & Biscuits (1,608)Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings (1,104)Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes (969)Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks (382)Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt (307)Powdered Drinks (58)Chips, Pretzels & Snacks (16)Snack, Energy & Granola Bars (15)Breads & Buns (13)Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks (11)Yogurt (11)
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
LOLLIPOP BOUQUET
Dillon Companies, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
LOMA LINDA
Atlantic Natural Foods LLC
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
LOMA LINDA
Atlantic Natural Foods LLC
Yellow 6Red 3Seed Oils
LOMA LINDA
Atlantic Natural Foods LLC
Red 3Seed Oils
LOMA LINDA
Atlantic Natural Foods LLC
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
LOMA LINDA
Atlantic Natural Foods LLC
Red 3Seed Oils
LONE STAR
Lone Star Consolidated Foods, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+2 more
LONE STAR
Lone Star Consolidated Foods, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LONE STAR
Lone Star Consolidated Foods, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
LONE STAR
Lone Star Consolidated Foods, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
LONE STAR CONSOLIDATED
Lone Star Consolidated Foods, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
LONE STAR CONSOLIDATED FOODS
Lone Star Consolidated Foods, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+2 more
LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY CO
Long Grove Confectionery Co.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 1Blue 2+1 more
LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY CO
Long Grove Confectionery Co.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY CO.
Long Grove Confectionery Co.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY CO.
Long Grove Confectionery Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY CO.
Long Grove Confectionery Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+2 more
LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY CO.
Long Grove Confectionery Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
LONG JOHN
Mello Meats Inc.
Red 3
LORETTA
Bektrom Foods, Inc
Yellow 6Red 3Seed Oils
LOVE IN THE AIR
Walgreens Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
LOVE IN THE AIR
Walgreens Co.
Red 40Red 3
LOVE IN THE AIR
Walgreens Co.
Red 40Red 3Titanium Dioxide
LOVES
Love's Country Stores, Inc.
Red 40Red 3Titanium Dioxide