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
A COUPLE OF SQUARES INC.
BC Hats
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
A PINCH OR A POUND BULK FOODS
Harmons Inc
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
ABBOTT
Abbott Laboratories Inc
Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3Carrageenan+1 more
ABBOTT
Abbott Laboratories Inc
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
ABBOTT
Abbott Laboratories Inc
Red 3Carrageenan
ABBOTT
Abbott Laboratories Inc
Red 3Carrageenan
ABBOTT
Abbott Laboratories Inc
Red 3Carrageenan
ABBOTT
Abbott Laboratories Inc
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
ABBOTT
Abbott Laboratories Inc
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
ABBOTT
Ross Products Division
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
ABBYLAND
Abbyland Foods, Inc.
Red 3
ABBYLAND
Abbyland Foods, Inc.
Red 3
ABBYLAND
Abbyland Foods, Inc.
Red 3
ABBYLAND
Abbyland Foods, Inc.
Red 3
ABDALLAH
Abdallah, Inc.
Blue 1Red 3
ABDALLAH
Abdallah, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 1Blue 2+1 more
ABDALLAH
Abdallah, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
ABDALLAH
Abdallah, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
ACES
The Moran Group Incorporated
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
ACES
The Moran Group Incorporated
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
ACME
West Coast Grocery Company
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide+3 more
ACME FRESH MARKET
Kaase Baking Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+6 more
ACME FRESH MARKET
The Nutmeg Spice Co. Ltd.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
ACME FRESH MARKET
The Fred W. Albrecht Grocery Co.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Carrageenan