Black Eyed Peas Dry
Also listed as Dried Black Eyed Peas and Cowpeas Dry.
Nuts & Legumes
This is what the ingredient is.
Black Eyed Peas Dry are dried cowpeas sold in bags. Labels may say black-eyed peas.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are soaked and simmered for stews.
Here is what food agencies say.
Covered by FDA dry bean labeling.
Here is what research has found.
Dry beans rarely recall for pathogens but can for foreign material.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Sort and rinse before soaking.
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 9/23/2026