Dates
Also listed as Medjool Dates, Dried Dates, and Date Fruit.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Dates are sweet dried fruit from date palms. Labels may say dates or Medjool dates.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are eaten as snacks and used in baking, energy bars, and stuffed appetizers.
Here is what food agencies say.
Dried fruit is a conventional food under FDA labeling and import rules.
Here is what research has found.
Foreign material and rare pathogen issues can appear in dried-fruit recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Pit before serving to young children. Store airtight.
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