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
THE DECORATED COOKIE
The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
THE DECORATED COOKIE
The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
THE DECORATED COOKIE
The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
THE DECORATED COOKIE
Shrewd Food LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
THE DECORATED COOKIE
The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
THE DECORATED COOKIE
The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
THE DECORATED COOKIE
The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
THE DECORATED COOKIE
The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
THE DECORATED COOKIE
The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
THE DECORATED COOKIE
The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
THE DECORATED COOKIE
The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
THE DECORATED COOKIE CO.
The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+1 more
THE DECORATED COOKIE CO.
The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+1 more
THE DOOZIE BAR
SKU Foods, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
THE ELF ON THE SHELF
Cookies United, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
THE ELF ON THE SHELF
Cookies United, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
THE ELF ON THE SHELF
Primary Colors Design Corp
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
THE ELF ON THE SHELF
Cookies United, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
THE FATHER'S TABLE
The Father's Table LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+3 more
THE FATHER'S TABLE
The Father's Table LLC
Yellow 5Red 3Titanium DioxideSeed Oils
THE FATHER'S TABLE
The Father's Table LLC
Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3Titanium Dioxide+2 more
THE FATHER'S TABLE
The Father's Table LLC
Yellow 5Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
THE FATHER'S TABLE
The Father's Table LLC
Yellow 5Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
THE FRESH GOODNESS
The Kroger Co.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide