Lamb
Also listed as Lamb Meat, Lamb Chops, and Ground Lamb.
Meat & Poultry
This is what the ingredient is.
Lamb is meat from young sheep sold as chops, ground, or roasts. Labels may say lamb.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is grilled, roasted, and used in stews and kebabs.
Here is what food agencies say.
USDA FSIS inspects lamb and requires safe-handling labels on raw products.
Here is what research has found.
Pathogen and foreign-material recalls appear periodically for lamb products.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Cook thoroughly. Avoid cross-contamination from raw juices.
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