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
SCHNUCKS
Ellis Pecan Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
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Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+1 more
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Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
SCHNUCKS
Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Red 3Seed Oils
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Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Red 3
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Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Red 3Seed Oils
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Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Red 3Seed Oils
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Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+2 more
SCHNUCKS
Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
SCHWARTZ BROTHERS BAKERY
Schwartz Brothers Bakery
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SCHWARTZ BROTHERS BAKERY
Schwartz Brothers Bakery
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+2 more
SCHWARTZ BROTHERS BAKERY
Schwartz Brothers Bakery
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3+2 more
SCHWARTZ BROTHERS BAKERY
Schwartz Brothers Bakery
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
SCHWARTZ BROTHERS BAKERY
Schwartz Brothers Bakery
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2+3 more
SCHWARTZ BROTHERS BAKERY
Schwartz Brothers Bakery
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+2 more
SCHWARTZ BROTHERS BAKERY
Schwartz Brothers Bakery
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Carrageenan
SCM
SCM
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
SCM DESIGNS
SCM
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
SCONZA
Sconza Candy Co.
Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2Red 3+1 more
SCONZA
Sconza Candy Co.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3
SCONZA
Sconza Candy Co.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
SCONZA
Sconza Candy Co.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
SCONZA
Sconza Candy Co.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
SCONZA
Sconza Candy Co.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more