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
MONACO BAKING COMPANY
Phenix Gourmet, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
MONKEY JOE'S BIG NUT CO.
Monkey Joe's Big Nut Co.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
MONKEY JOE'S BIG NUT CO.
Lighthouse Toys Limited
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
MONSTER
Maud Borup, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
MONSTER MERCANTILE
Fenton Enterprises, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide+2 more
MONTE-CARLO BAKING
Heine Brothers' Coffee, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
MONTE-CARLO BAKING COMPANY
Pierre's Euro Bread, Inc
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
MOONLIGHT MIXES
GMP Global Marketing Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3Seed Oils
MOONSTRUCK
Moonstruck Chocolate Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
MOONSTRUCK
Moonstruck Chocolate Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
MOONSTRUCK
Moonstruck Chocolate Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
MORNINGSTAR FARMS
Kellogg Company
Yellow 6Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
MORNINGSTAR FARMS
Kellogg Company
Yellow 6Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
MOTHER'S
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
MOTHER'S
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
MOTHER'S
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
MOTHER'S
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
MOTHER'S
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
MOTHER'S
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
MOTHER'S
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Red 40Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup
MOTHER'S
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Red 40Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup
MOTHER'S
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Red 40Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup
MOTHER'S
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
MOTHER'S
Mother's Cake & Cookie Company
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup