Zucchini
Also listed as Courgette and Summer Squash Zucchini.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Zucchini is a mild summer squash. Labels may say zucchini or summer squash.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is sauteed, roasted, spiralized, and baked into breads.
Here is what food agencies say.
Covered by FDA produce safety rules for fresh vegetables.
Here is what research has found.
Produce pathogen controls apply; zucchini itself is rarely a named recall driver.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Wash before cutting. Keep 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