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
PRIMARY COLORS
Primary Colors Design Corp
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
PRIMROSE CANDY COMPANY
Primrose Candy Co
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
PRIVATE SELECTION
Dillon Companies, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
PRIVATE SELECTION
The Kroger Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
PROINCA
Amazonas Imports, Inc.
Red 40Red 3
PROJECT 7
Project 7 Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
PRONTO
Vilore Foods Co., Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Aspartame
PRONTO
Vilore Foods Co., Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Aspartame
PSST
The Kroger Co.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+2 more
PSST...
The Kroger Co.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+2 more
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+2 more
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Red 3Carrageenan
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Red 3Carrageenan
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Red 3Carrageenan
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+2 more
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3Aspartame
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Red 3Carrageenan
PUBLIX
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Red 3Carrageenan