Nectarine

Also listed as Fresh Nectarine and Yellow Nectarine.

Produce

This is what the ingredient is.

Nectarines are smooth-skinned stone fruit related to peaches. Labels may say nectarine.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

They are eaten fresh and used in salads and baking.

Here is what food agencies say.

FDA produce rules apply.

Here is what research has found.

Stone fruit can appear in pathogen recalls.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Wash before eating.

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