Can You Actually Eat The Stickers On Fruit?

Accidentally eating the sticker off a piece of fruit can evoke the same anxiety that comes with swallowing gum. Luckily, these stickers are generally safe to eat.

Because they are directly stuck to edible fruits and vegetables, the FDA mandates that produce stickers be made from GRAS (generally recognized as safe) materials.

However, this doesn't mean you should eat them intentionally. The stickers can be a choking hazard for kids, are tasteless, and do not provide any nutritional benefit.