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
BUNCH A BUNNIES
Ludo
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
BUNNYTAIL LANE
Taste of Nature, Inc.
Blue 1Red 3
BURGERS' SMOKEHOUSE
Burgers' Ozark Country Cured Hams
Red 3
BURGERS' SMOKEHOUSE
Burgers' Ozark Country Cured Hams
Red 3Carrageenan
BURGERS' SMOKEHOUSE
Burgers' Ozark Country Cured Hams
Red 3
BURGERS' SMOKEHOUSE
Burgers' Ozark Country Cured Hams
Red 3
BUSKEN
Busken International, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
BUSY KIDS
SCM
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
BUSY KIDS
SCM
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
BUSY KIDS
SCM
Red 40Red 3BHA / BHT
BUSY KIDS
SCM
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide+1 more
BYRNES & KIEFER COMPANY
Charlie's Specialties, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+6 more
Betty Crocker
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Red 3Seed Oils
Betty Crocker
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Yellow 6Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup
Betty Crocker
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Blue 1Red 3Carrageenan
Betty Crocker
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
Betty Crocker
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Red 3Seed Oils
Betty Crocker
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Red 3Seed Oils
Betty Crocker
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Red 3Seed Oils
Betty Crocker
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Red 3Seed Oils
Buena Vista Foods
Buena Vista Food Products
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+2 more
C.A. ASHER
Chester A. Asher, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
CAFE VALLEY BAKERY
Cafe Valley Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+5 more
CAFE VALLEY BAKERY
Cafe Valley Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more