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
BIG Y
Big Y Foods, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
BIG Y
Big Y Foods, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
BIG Y
Big Y Foods, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
BIG Y
Big Y Foods, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3
BIG Y
Big Y Foods, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
BIG Y
Big Y Foods, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
BIG Y
Big Y Foods, Inc.
Red 3
BIG Y
Big Y Foods, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
BIG Y
Big Y Foods, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+1 more
BIG Y
Big Y Foods, Inc.
Red 3
BIG Y
Big Y Foods, Inc.
Red 3Seed Oils
BILL KNAPP'S
Bill Knapp's, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Blue 2+4 more
BILL KNAPP'S
Bill Knapp's, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
BITTERMAN FAMILY CONFECTIONS
Bitterman Family Confections LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
BLACK CANYON
Black Canyon Gourmet Popcorn
Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
BLACK CANYON
Black Canyon Gourmet Popcorn
Yellow 5Red 3Seed Oils
BLACK CANYON
Black Canyon Gourmet Popcorn
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
BLACK CANYON GOURMET POPCORN
Black Canyon Gourmet Popcorn
Red 40Yellow 5Red 3Seed Oils
BLACK CANYON GOURMET POPCORN
Black Canyon Gourmet Popcorn
Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
BLACK FOREST
Ferrara Candy Company
Red 40Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+1 more
BLACKBEARD'S
T&L Distributing Co. Inc.
Red 3
BLACKBEARD'S
T&L Distributing Co. Inc.
Red 3
BLAKE'S
Dearborn Sausage Company, Inc.
Red 3
BLUE BUNNY
Wells Enterprises, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more