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
Pillsbury
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
QUAKER
The Quaker Oats Company
Red 3BHA / BHT
QUALITY CHEKD
Quality Chekd Dairies, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
QUALITY PRODUCTS
LMH Brokerage LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
QUEEN CITY CANDY
Queen City Candy
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
QUINN'S BAKING CO.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
Quaker
Pepsico Inc.
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
Quaker
Pepsico Inc.
Red 3Seed OilsBHA / BHT
R.I.P.
Brand Castle, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
R.L. ALBERT & SON
R L Albert & Son Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
R.L. ALBERT & SON, INC.
R L Albert & Son Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
R.L. ALBERT & SON, INC.
R L Albert & Son Inc
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
R.L. ALBERT & SON, INC.
R L Albert & Son Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
RABBIT CREEK
Rabbit Creek Products, Inc.
Yellow 5Red 3Seed Oils
RABBIT GREEK PRODUCTS
Rabbit Creek Products, Inc.
Yellow 5Red 3Seed Oils
RACHAEL'S
Rachael's Food Corporation
Red 40Red 3Seed Oils
RACHAEL'S GOURMET
Willmar Cookie Company Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
RACHAEL'S GOURMET
Willmar Cookie Company Inc.
Red 40Red 3
RAIN-BLO
Ferrara Candy Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
RAINBOW
Dharma Juice Company
Red 3
RAINBOW COTTON CANDY
Rainbow Cotton Candy, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
RALEY'S
Raley's
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
RALEY'S
Raley's
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
RALEY'S
Raley's
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more