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
COLD STONE CREAMERY
Frankford Candy, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
COLOR A TREAT
The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
COLOR IT CANDY
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
COLOR IT CANDY
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Blue 1Red 3Titanium DioxideBHA / BHT
COLOR IT CANDY
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide+1 more
COLOR IT CANDY
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
COLOR IT CANDY
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3Titanium Dioxide
COLOR IT CANDY
SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Red 3BHA / BHT
COLOR-A-TREAT
The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
CONCORD FOODS
Concord Foods LLC
Red 3Seed Oils
CONCORD FOODS
Concord Foods LLC
Red 3Seed Oils
CONCORD FOODS
Concord Foods LLC
Red 3Seed Oils
CONFECTION GRAFFITI
The Nutmeg Spice Co. Ltd.
Blue 2Red 3
CONFETTI BAKES
American Crafts LC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
CONFETTI BAKES
American Crafts LC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
CONFETTI BAKES
American Crafts LC
Red 40Red 3
CONTINENTAL
Continental Cookies Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
CONTINENTAL COOKIES INC.
Continental Cookies Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
CONTINENTAL COOKIES INC.
Continental Cookies Inc.
Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
COOKIE CRUSH
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 2Red 3
COOKIE CRUSH
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
COOKIE CRUSH
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
COOKIE CRUSH GOURMET BAKERY
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Red 3Seed Oils
COOKIE CRUSH GOURMET BAKERY
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+2 more