Plum
Also listed as Plums, Fresh Plum, and Dried Plum Prune.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Plums are a stone fruit sold fresh or dried as prunes. Labels may say plums or dried plums.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are eaten fresh, dried, and used in jams and baking.
Here is what food agencies say.
Fresh and dried plums are conventional foods under FDA produce and labeling rules.
Here is what research has found.
Stone fruit Listeria issues have appeared in past recall actions for related fruits.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Wash fresh plums. Check dried packs for sulfites if sensitive.
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