Radish

Also listed as Radishes, Red Radish, and Fresh Radish.

Produce

This is what the ingredient is.

Radishes are crisp root vegetables often sold red. Labels may say radishes or red radish.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

They are eaten raw in salads and pickled.

Here is what food agencies say.

Fresh radishes are conventional produce under FDA produce safety rules.

Here is what research has found.

Root vegetable washing and packing hygiene matter for pathogen control.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Wash before eating. Discard soft or moldy radishes.

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