Bell Pepper
Also listed as Sweet Pepper, Green Bell Pepper, and Red Bell Pepper.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Bell peppers are sweet peppers sold green, red, yellow, or orange. Labels may say bell pepper or sweet pepper.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are eaten raw, sauteed, stuffed, and packed into frozen mixes.
Here is what food agencies say.
Fresh peppers fall under FDA produce safety rules.
Here is what research has found.
Salmonella linked to peppers has appeared in past outbreak and recall notices.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Wash before cutting. Discard soft or moldy peppers.
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