Cranberries
Also listed as Fresh Cranberries and Dried Cranberries.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Cranberries are tart berries sold fresh, dried, or as sauce. Labels may say cranberries or dried cranberries.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are cooked into sauces, used in baking, and eaten dried in trail mixes.
Here is what food agencies say.
Fresh and dried cranberries are conventional foods under FDA labeling rules.
Here is what research has found.
Undeclared allergens in mixes and rare pathogen issues can appear in dried-fruit recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Dried cranberries are often sweetened. Check mixes for nuts.
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 9/17/2026