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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AllCandy (3,051)Cookies & Biscuits (1,608)Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings (1,104)Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes (969)Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks (382)Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt (307)Powdered Drinks (58)Chips, Pretzels & Snacks (16)Snack, Energy & Granola Bars (15)Breads & Buns (13)Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks (11)Yogurt (11)
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
YOCRUNCH
The Yofarm Company
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
YOCRUNCH
The Yofarm Company
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
YOCRUNCH
The Yofarm Company
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+2 more
YODER'S
Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC
Red 3CarrageenanSeed Oils
YOMMALLO
GMP Global Marketing Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
YUM BEES
Consumer Value Products Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
YUM BEES
Consumer Value Products Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
YUM BEES
Consumer Value Products Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
YUMMALLO
T.G. Foods, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
YUMMALLO
T.G. Foods, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
YUMMALLO
T.G. Foods, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+2 more
YUMMALLO
T.G. Foods, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
YUMMALLO
T.G. Foods, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
YUMMALLO
T.G. Foods, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
YUMMALLO
T.G. Foods, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
YUMMY ART
Absolute Amenities
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide+1 more
ZACHARY
Zachary Confections Inc
Red 40Red 3Titanium Dioxide
ZACHARY
Zachary Confections Inc
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
ZACHARY
Zachary Confections Inc
Red 40Red 3
ZACHARY
Zachary Confections Inc
Red 40Red 3Titanium Dioxide
ZACHARY
Zachary Confections Inc
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
ZACHARY
Zachary Confections Inc
Red 40Red 3Titanium Dioxide
ZAPP'S
UTZ Quality Foods, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
ZAPP'S
UTZ Quality Foods, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils