Red Potato

Also listed as Red Potatoes and New Red Potatoes.

Produce

This is what the ingredient is.

Red potatoes are waxy potatoes with red skin. Labels may say red potatoes.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

They are boiled for potato salad and roasted.

Here is what food agencies say.

FDA produce rules apply.

Here is what research has found.

Wash well before cooking.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Store cool and dark.

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 9/21/2026