Watermelon
Also listed as Fresh Watermelon and Seedless Watermelon.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Watermelon is a large sweet melon. Labels may say watermelon or seedless watermelon.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is eaten fresh, juiced, and cut for fruit trays.
Here is what food agencies say.
Fresh melons are covered by FDA produce safety rules.
Here is what research has found.
Salmonella on cut melons has driven past outbreak investigations and recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Wash the rind before cutting. Keep cut watermelon refrigerated.
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