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).
1,049
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
HY-VEE
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Red 40Blue 1Aspartame
HYDE AND EEK! BOUTIQUE
Target Stores
Red 40Blue 1Titanium DioxideSeed Oils
HYDE AND EEK! BOUTIQUE
Target Stores
Red 40Titanium Dioxide
I LOOOOVE CHOCOLATE
My Favorite Company, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5
I LOOOOVE CHOCOLATE
My Favorite Company, Inc.
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1
IBARRA
Chocolatera De Jalisco S A
Red 40Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1
IBC
The Jel Sert Company
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1Aspartame
ICEADE
Progressive Beverages Inc.
Red 40
ICEE
The Jel Sert Company
Red 40Aspartame
IGA
Iga, Inc.
Red 40
J-BASKET
JFC International Inc.
Red 40Blue 1
JEL SERT
The Jel Sert Company
Red 40Yellow 5Blue 1
JELLY BELLY
Juicy Mixes LLC
Red 40Aspartame
JOLLY RANCHER
The Jel Sert Company
Red 40Aspartame
JOLLY RANCHER
The Jel Sert Company
Red 40Blue 1
JOLLY RANCHER
The Jel Sert Company
Red 40Blue 1Aspartame
JOLLY RANCHER
The Jel Sert Company
Red 40Aspartame
KEY FOOD
Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Inc.
Red 40Seed Oils
KLASS
Grupo Dilcomer, S.A. De C.V.
Red 40Blue 1Aspartame
KLASS
Grupo Dilcomer, S.A. De C.V.
Red 40Yellow 6Titanium DioxideAspartame
KLASS
Grupo Dilcomer, S.A. De C.V.
Red 40Blue 1Titanium DioxideAspartame
KLASS
Grupo Dilcomer, S.A. De C.V.
Red 40Blue 1Titanium DioxideAspartame
KLASS
Grupo Dilcomer, S.A. De C.V.
Red 40Yellow 5Titanium DioxideAspartame
KLASS
Grupo Dilcomer, S.A. De C.V.
Red 40Blue 1Aspartame