Red 40
FDA phase-out target: 2027Also labeled as: FD&C Red No. 40, Allura Red AC, E129
The most widely used synthetic food dye in the US by volume. Gives candy, snacks, drinks, and baked goods a bright red or pink color.
Regulatory status: Not banned. In April 2025 the FDA asked manufacturers to voluntarily phase Red 40 out of the food supply, alongside five other synthetic dyes, by the end of 2026 (later pushed to 2027 on the FDA's own tracker).
13,300
products contain it in this category
Target Stores
top manufacturer by product count
Candy
most common category
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AllCandy (13,300)Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes (2,598)Cookies & Biscuits (2,405)Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt (1,970)Soda (1,748)Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings (1,715)Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks (1,466)Powdered Drinks (1,049)Chips, Pretzels & Snacks (910)Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks (473)Yogurt (323)Snack, Energy & Granola Bars (205)
Manufacturers most likely to use Red 40
| Manufacturer | Products with Red 40 |
|---|---|
| Target Stores | 1,488 |
| Ferrara Candy Company | 1,457 |
| Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 1,178 |
| Mars Chocolate North America LLC | 656 |
| Frito-Lay Company | 630 |
| The Kellogg Company | 574 |
| Ross Acquisition Inc. | 557 |
| Kraft Heinz Foods Company | 538 |
| Meijer, Inc. | 533 |
| GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. | 489 |
Products
THE GUMMI FACTORY
The Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Titanium Dioxide
THE GUMMI FACTORY
The Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Titanium Dioxide
THE GUMMI FACTORY
The Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
THE GUMMI FACTORY
The Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1
THE GUMMI FACTORY
The Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Titanium Dioxide
THE GUMMI FACTORY
The Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Titanium Dioxide
THE GUMMI FACTORY
The Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Titanium Dioxide
THE HAMPTON CANDY COMPANY
The Hampton Popcorn Company, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
THE HAMPTON CANDY COMPANY
The Hampton Popcorn Company, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1
THE HAMPTON POPCORN & CANDY COMPANY
The Hampton Popcorn Company, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
THE HAMPTON POPCORN & CANDY COMPANY
Topmax Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
THE HAMPTON POPCORN & CANDY COMPANY
Topmax Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
THE HAMPTON POPCORN & CANDY COMPANY
Topmax Corporation
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+3 more
THE HAMPTON POPCORN & CANDY COMPANY
The Hampton Popcorn Company, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 6
THE HFB COMPANY
Healthy Food Brands LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1
THE LITTLE SLUGGER
Apex Outfitters, Inc.
Red 40
THE LITTLE SLUGGER
Apex Outfitters, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
THE LONG TAIL DISTRIBUTION
PROJECT UP NORTH
Red 40Yellow 5Titanium Dioxide
THE LONG TAIL DISTRIBUTION
PROJECT UP NORTH
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1
THE LONG TAIL DISTRIBUTION
PROJECT UP NORTH
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1
THE ORIGINAL BAG OF POO
Dealquest LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1
THE ORIGINAL BAG OF POO
Dealquest LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1
THE PENNY CANDY STORE
The Penny Candy Store Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2
THE SWEET PEOPLE
Forbes Candies, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more