Radicchio Head
Also listed as Red Radicchio and Italian Chicory.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Radicchio Head is a bitter red leafy chicory sold as whole heads. Labels may say radicchio.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is shredded into salads or grilled.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA produce labeling applies to retail radicchio.
Here is what research has found.
Leafy greens have appeared in E. coli and Listeria recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Rinse leaves and refrigerate in a bag.
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 9/23/2026