Avocado
Also listed as Hass Avocado and Fresh Avocado.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Avocados are a creamy fruit sold fresh. Labels may say avocado or Hass avocado.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are mashed into guacamole, sliced on toast, and used in salads and spreads.
Here is what food agencies say.
Fresh avocados are conventional produce under FDA produce safety and import rules.
Here is what research has found.
Listeria and Salmonella have appeared in avocado and guacamole product recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Wash the skin before cutting. Keep guacamole refrigerated.
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 9/16/2026