Banana
Also listed as Bananas and Fresh Banana.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Bananas are a soft tropical fruit sold fresh. Labels in mixes may simply say banana.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are eaten fresh, blended into smoothies, and used in baked goods and baby foods.
Here is what food agencies say.
Imported and domestic bananas are conventional produce under FDA food import and produce rules.
Here is what research has found.
Whole bananas are rarely recalled; processed banana products may appear when allergens or pathogens are found.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Ripe bananas bruise easily. People with latex-fruit syndrome may react to banana.
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 9/15/2026