Relish
Also listed as Sweet Relish, Pickle Relish, and Dill Relish.
Condiments
This is what the ingredient is.
Relish is chopped pickled cucumber condiment. Labels may say sweet relish or pickle relish.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It tops hot dogs and is mixed into salads and sauces.
Here is what food agencies say.
Acidified relish products follow FDA acidified food rules when applicable.
Here is what research has found.
Botulism risk is mainly a home-canning issue; commercial relish is processed under FDA rules.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Refrigerate after opening if the label says so. Check for sulfites or allergens in flavored relish.
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