Asparagus
Also listed as Fresh Asparagus and Asparagus Spears.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Asparagus is a spring vegetable sold as green spears. Labels may say asparagus or asparagus spears.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is steamed, roasted, grilled, and packed frozen.
Here is what food agencies say.
Fresh asparagus is conventional produce under FDA produce safety rules.
Here is what research has found.
Pathogen contamination of fresh produce can appear in outbreak notices when traceback names asparagus.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Wash before cooking. Discard slimy spears.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/17/2026