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
SCONZA
Sconza Candy Co.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 2Red 3+1 more
SCOOBY-DOO!
Adams & Brooks Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
SCOOBY-DOO!
Adams & Brooks Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
SCOOPSIE DAISY
The Kroger Co.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
SCOTTO'S
Scotto Pastry & Bakery
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 2Red 3+1 more
SCOTTO'S
Scotto Pastry & Bakery
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 2Red 3+1 more
SCOTTY'S COUNTRY SMOKEHOUSE
Scotty''s Country Smokehouse
Red 3
SCRIPTURE CANDY
Scripture Candy
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
SCRIPTURE CANDY
Scripture Candy
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
SCRIPTURE CANDY
Scripture Candy
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
SCRIPTURE CANDY
Scripture Candy
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
SCRIPTURE CANDY
Scripture Candy
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
SCRIPTURE CANDY
Scripture Candy
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
SE GROCERS
Bi-Lo Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SE GROCERS
Bi-Lo Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SE GROCERS
Bi-Lo Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
SE GROCERS
Bi-Lo Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more
SE GROCERS
Bi-Lo Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
SE GROCERS
Bi-Lo Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
SE GROCERS
Bi-Lo Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
SE GROCERS
Bi-Lo Inc.
Yellow 5Red 3
SE GROCERS
Bi-Lo Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+4 more
SEA ISLAND SWEETS
Solaray Corporation
Red 3
SEA ISLAND SWEETS
Solaray Corporation
Yellow 5Red 3