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
CB STUFFER
Bacci Chocolate Design
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
CB STUFFER
Bacci Chocolate Design
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
CEDAR CREST
Cedar Crest Specialties Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
CEDAR CREST
Cedar Crest Specialties Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Carrageenan
CELEBRATE FALL
Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
CELEBRATE HANUKKAH
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Blue 1Red 3
CELEBRATE SPRING
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
CELEBRATE SPRING
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
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SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Red 3BHA / BHT
CELEBRATION BY SWEETWORKS
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
CELEBRATION BY SWEETWORKS
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Red 3
CELEBRATION BY SWEETWORKS
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
CELEBRATION BY SWEETWORKS
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide+1 more
CELEBRATION BY SWEETWORKS
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
CELEBRATION BY SWEETWORKS
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
CELEBRATION BY SWEETWORKS
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
CELEBRATION BY SWEETWORKS
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
CELEBRATION BY SWEETWORKS
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Red 3Titanium Dioxide
CELEBRATION BY SWEETWORKS
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
CELEBRATION CAKE
Rich Products Corporation
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+4 more
CELEBRATION PLATTER
MJAY's Specialty Baked Foods Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+4 more
CELEBRATION PLATTER
MJAY's Specialty Baked Foods Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+4 more
CENTERPIECE DESSERTS
Culinevo Kitchen, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
CENTRELLA
Bostonia Beverage
Red 40Red 3Seed Oils