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
CESARINA
Honey World Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
CHA-CHING
Delhaize America, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
CHA-CHING
Delhaize America, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
CHA-CHING
Delhaize America, Inc.
Red 40Red 3
CHA-CHING
Delhaize America, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3
CHALET DESSERTS
Bako Products, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+2 more
CHALET DESSERTS
Bako Products, Inc.
Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Red 3+2 more
CHALET DESSERTS
Bako Products, Inc.
Red 3Seed Oils
CHALET DESSERTS
Bako Products, Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide+1 more
CHALET DESSERTS
Bako Products, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
CHARLESTON'S OWN
Aft Galley Holdings, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
CHARM CITY CAKES
Gartner Studios, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
CHARM CITY CAKES
Gartner Studios, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
CHARMS
Charms Company
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+2 more
CHARMS
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
CHARMS
Charms Company
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+2 more
CHASE CANDY COMPANY
Chase and Poe Candy Company
Yellow 5Red 3Titanium Dioxide
CHASE CANDY COMPANY
Chase and Poe Candy Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
CHASE CANDY COMPANY
Chase and Poe Candy Company
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
CHATEAU CHOCOLAT
Eddyleon Chocolate Co Inc
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
CHEF'S SELECT
Gel Spice Company Inc
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
CHERRY LANE
Seneca Foods Corporation
Red 3High Fructose Corn Syrup
CHESTNUT HILL
Family Dollar Stores Inc.
Red 3Titanium DioxideSeed Oils
CHESTNUT HILL
Family Dollar Stores Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more