Onion
Also listed as Yellow Onion, White Onion, Red Onion, and Onions.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Onions are a bulb vegetable used for flavor. Labels may say yellow onion, red onion, or onions.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are chopped into savory dishes, sauces, soups, and many packaged foods.
Here is what food agencies say.
Fresh onions are covered by produce safety rules. They are a conventional food ingredient.
Here is what research has found.
Whole onions have been involved in Salmonella outbreak investigations and recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Store dry. Follow agency notices if a specific lot or growing area is named.
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 9/15/2026