Pepperoni
Also listed as Pepperoni Slices and Pizza Pepperoni.
Meat & Poultry
This is what the ingredient is.
Pepperoni is a cured spicy sausage often sliced for pizza. Labels may say pepperoni.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It tops pizza and is eaten as a snack with cheese.
Here is what food agencies say.
USDA FSIS inspects pepperoni and requires labeling of meat species and curing declarations.
Here is what research has found.
Listeria, Salmonella, and foreign-material recalls appear periodically for pepperoni products.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Keep refrigerated. Check for pork, beef, or poultry species on the label.
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