Counted under: Synthetic dyes

Citrus Red 2

What counts on a label: “Citrus Red 2” or “Citrus Red No. 2”.

Any one of these anywhere in the ingredient list fails the synthetic dyes check.

In this list

Foods that list it
0
Of all foods
897
Aisles
0

Rules that name it

  • FDA: Proposal to revoke Citrus Red No. 2 (not final)

    FDA proposed removing the approval for Citrus Red No. 2 on orange skins, saying industry has abandoned it. Comments closed Aug 24, 2026; this is a proposal, not yet a requirement.

    Source: FDA

  • Texas: SB 25: warning label for 44 ingredients (enjoined)

    Requires a warning on packaged food that contains any of 44 listed ingredients, including most dyes, BHA, BHT, azodicarbonamide, potassium bromate and propylparaben, for labels developed or copyrighted on or after Jan 1, 2027. A federal court paused enforcement against the plaintiffs on Feb 11, 2026 and the state has appealed.

    Effective date: January 1, 2027. Source: Texas Legislature

  • New Hampshire: SB 577: three dyes barred, six discouraged in school meals

    Public schools may not offer food with Red 3, Citrus Red 2 or Orange B in breakfast or lunch, and are encouraged (not required) to avoid six other dyes.

    Effective date: July 1, 2028. Source: National Agricultural Law Center

No food on the list names Citrus Red 2 on its label.

Also counted under synthetic dyes

Red 40Red 3Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Blue 2Green 3Orange BTitanium dioxideArtificial color (not named)