Cabbage
Also listed as Green Cabbage, Red Cabbage, and Fresh Cabbage.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Cabbage is a leafy head vegetable. Labels may say green cabbage or red cabbage.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is shredded for slaw, fermented into sauerkraut, and cooked in stews.
Here is what food agencies say.
Fresh cabbage is covered by FDA produce safety rules.
Here is what research has found.
Pathogen contamination of ready-to-eat cabbage salads can appear in recall history.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Wash before shredding. Keep cut cabbage cold.
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