Cherry
Also listed as Cherries, Sweet Cherries, and Fresh Cherries.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Cherries are a stone fruit sold fresh, frozen, or canned. Labels may say cherries or sweet cherries.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are eaten fresh, baked into pies, and used in jams and desserts.
Here is what food agencies say.
Fresh and processed cherries fall under FDA produce and canned-food rules.
Here is what research has found.
Pathogen or undeclared allergen issues can appear in processed cherry products.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Wash fresh cherries. Pit before serving to young children.
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