Carrot
Also listed as Carrots, Baby Carrots, and Fresh Carrots.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Carrots are an orange root vegetable. Labels may say carrots or baby carrots.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are eaten raw, cooked, juiced, and used in soups, stews, and baked goods.
Here is what food agencies say.
Covered by FDA produce safety and labeling rules as a conventional food.
Here is what research has found.
Pathogen contamination of ready-to-eat baby carrots is uncommon but has appeared in recall notices.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Wash whole carrots. Keep cut carrots 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 9/15/2026