Kiwi

Also listed as Kiwifruit, Kiwi Fruit, and Fresh Kiwi.

Produce

This is what the ingredient is.

Kiwi is a fuzzy brown fruit with green flesh. Labels may say kiwi or kiwifruit.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

It is eaten fresh, sliced into fruit salads, and packed into trays.

Here is what food agencies say.

Fresh kiwi is conventional produce under FDA produce safety and import rules.

Here is what research has found.

Produce pathogen controls apply; kiwi allergy is a separate clinical concern for some people.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Wash before cutting. People with latex-fruit syndrome may react to kiwi.

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