Pumpkin
Also listed as Fresh Pumpkin, Canned Pumpkin, and Pumpkin Puree.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Pumpkin is a winter squash sold fresh or as canned puree. Labels may say pumpkin or pumpkin puree.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used in pies, soups, baking, and seasonal drinks.
Here is what food agencies say.
Canned pumpkin follows FDA canned-food rules; fresh pumpkin is conventional produce.
Here is what research has found.
Can integrity and plant sanitation drive rare recalls of canned pumpkin products.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Discard bulging cans. Pie filling is not always the same as plain puree—read 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