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).
2,405
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 WORTHY CRUMB PASTRY CO.
Red 40Seed Oils
THE WORTHY CRUMB PASTRY CO.
Red 40Seed Oils
THOMAS & FRIENDS
Primary Colors Design Corp
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+4 more
THOMPSON'S
Greenleaf Street Productions
Red 40Yellow 6Seed Oils
THOMPSON'S BAKERY
Greenleaf Street Productions
Red 40Yellow 6Seed Oils
THOMPSON'S BAKERY
Greenleaf Street Productions
Red 40Yellow 6Seed Oils
THREE SAINTS BAKING CO
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
THREE SAINTS BAKING CO
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+3 more
THREE SAINTS BAKING CO
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+2 more
THREE SAINTS BAKING CO
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
THREE SAINTS BAKING CO
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
THREE SAINTS BAKING CO
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Red 40Titanium DioxideHigh Fructose Corn SyrupSeed Oils
THREE SAINTS BAKING CO
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
THREE SAINTS BAKING CO
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3
THREE SAINTS BAKING CO.
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
THREE SAINTS BAKING COMPANY
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 2Red 3+1 more
TO GOOD GOURMET
Too Good Gourmet, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Red 3+1 more
TOO GOOD GOURMET
Too Good Gourmet, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
TOO GOOD GOURMET
Too Good Gourmet, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Red 3Seed Oils
TOO GOOD GOURMET
Too Good Gourmet, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+1 more
TOOGOODGOURMET
Houdini, Inc.
Red 40Titanium Dioxide
TOOTSIE ROLL
Bee International, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1+2 more
TOPS
Tops Markets, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Seed Oils
TOPS
Tops Markets, LLC
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6High Fructose Corn Syrup+1 more