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
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Byerly Foods International
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
LUNDS & BYERLYS
Lunds Inc
Red 40Red 3Titanium Dioxide
LUNDS & BYERLYS
Byerly Foods International
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+7 more
LUNDS&BYERLYS
Lunds Inc
Red 3
LUPY LUPS
The Truly Scrumptious Baking Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
LUPY LUPS!
Malama Mushrooms
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
Lakeview Farms
LAKEVIEW FARMS INC.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
M&M BAKERY
Primrose Bedspread Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Red 3
M&M BAKERY
F&M Bakery, Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Red 3
M&M'S
Cookies United, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
MACKINAC ISLAND FUDGE CO.
Northern Confections Inc
Red 3
MAGIC FRUITY PEBBLES
Post Consumer Brands, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+2 more
MAGNOLIA
Ramar International Corp.
Blue 1Red 3Carrageenan
MAGNOLIA
Ramar International Corp.
Blue 1Red 3Carrageenan
MAGNOLIA
Ramar International Corp.
Blue 1Red 3Carrageenan
MAGNOLIA BAKERY
Magnolia Operating, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
MAISIE JANE'S
Maisie Jane's California Sunshine Products
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
MAIZENA
Unilever Bestfoods North America
Red 40Blue 1Red 3
MALLOWOW
Melville Candy Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
MALLOWOW!
Melville Candy Corporation
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+2 more
MALLOWOW!
Melville Candy Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
MALT O MEAL
Post Consumer Brands, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
MALT O MEAL
Post Consumer Brands, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils