candies

Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, gives products like candies, frosting and frozen desserts their bright, cherry-red color.

Each order contains 20 individually wrapped candies that come in a can resembling Progresso’s classic soup can.

Red No 3, also known as erythrosine or red dye 3, has been used in a number of candies, baked goods, fruit products and beverages.

Even candies with processed nuts, such as Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Butterfingers, retain small amounts of fiber and protein, making them preferable to nut-free options.

The company, Santa Ana-based Prophet Premium Blends, ultimately recalled all its candies.