Chorizo
Also listed as Spanish Chorizo and Mexican Chorizo.
Meat & Poultry
This is what the ingredient is.
Chorizo is a spiced pork sausage, fresh or cured. Labels may say chorizo.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
Fresh chorizo is cooked in tacos and eggs; cured is sliced.
Here is what food agencies say.
USDA or FDA rules apply by style.
Here is what research has found.
Pathogen recalls can affect sausage.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Cook fresh chorizo thoroughly.
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 9/21/2026