Pear

Also listed as Pears, Fresh Pear, and Bartlett Pear.

Produce

This is what the ingredient is.

Pears are a soft sweet fruit. Labels may say pears or Bartlett pears.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

They are eaten fresh, canned, and baked into desserts.

Here is what food agencies say.

Fresh and canned pears fall under FDA produce and canned-food rules.

Here is what research has found.

Pathogen or foreign-material issues can appear in processed pear products.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Wash fresh pears. Discard damaged cans.

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