Salsa
Also listed as Tomato Salsa, Pico de Gallo, and Chunky Salsa.
Condiments
This is what the ingredient is.
Salsa is a tomato-pepper condiment sold fresh or jarred. Labels may say salsa or pico de gallo.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used as a dip and topping for tacos and chips.
Here is what food agencies say.
Jarred salsa follows FDA acidified or canned-food rules depending on process; fresh salsa is a refrigerated prepared food.
Here is what research has found.
Salmonella and Listeria have appeared in salsa and pico recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Keep fresh salsa cold. Discard jarred salsa if the seal is broken.
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 9/16/2026