Blueberry

Also listed as Blueberries and Fresh Blueberries.

Produce

This is what the ingredient is.

Blueberries are a small blue berry. Labels may say blueberries or fresh blueberries.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

They are eaten fresh, frozen, and baked into muffins, pancakes, and cereals.

Here is what food agencies say.

Fresh and frozen blueberries are conventional foods under FDA produce and frozen-food rules.

Here is what research has found.

Frozen berry blends have appeared in pathogen-related recalls in multiple years.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Wash fresh berries. Cook or follow guidance on frozen berries when an advisory applies.

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