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
NICKELODEON
Frankford Candy, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
NICKELODEON
Bee International, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
NICKELODEON
My Favorite Company, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
NICKELODEON
General Mills, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
NIKOLA'S BAKERY
Nikola's Biscotti & European Specialties Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+3 more
NO BRAND
Cookies United, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
NOH FOODS OF HAWAII
E & M Corporation
Red 3
NORTH STAR
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
NORTHWEST DELIGHTS
Nature's World LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
NOT A BRANDED ITEM
Lynco Distribution
Blue 1Red 3
NOT A BRANDED ITEM
Gibson Holders, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
NOW AND LATER
Ferrara Candy Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
NUM NOMS
Cookies United, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
NUM NOMS
Frankford Candy, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
NUT BUY
Golden Packaging Company
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
NUT FOR YOU
Nut House Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3+1 more
NUT HARVEST
Frito-Lay Company
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+2 more
NUTRAMENT
Harvest Hill Beverage Company
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
NUTRAMENT
Harvest Hill Beverage Company
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
NUTRAMENT
Nestle Healthcare Nutrition, Inc.
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
NUTRAMENT
Nestle Healthcare Nutrition, Inc.
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
NUTRESA
Nutresa, S.A. De C.V.
Red 40Red 3
NUTRISURE
Perrigo Company
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
NUTTY NATURALS
Nosher's Choice
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3