These Are the Products That Still Contain Red Dye 3 The FDA has given manufacturers until 2027 to replace the Red Dye 3 with a non-banned agent. Here's a list of some commonly used products that are still using Red Dye 3 in 2025. According to Good Housekeeping, some variations of Red Dye 3 include:Red Dye No. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 8,836 brands marketed in the U.S. and New Zealand still contain Red Dye 3 in the ingredient list. 3,200 brand-name food products contain Red 3.