Coleslaw
Also listed as Deli Coleslaw and Cabbage Slaw.
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This is what the ingredient is.
Coleslaw is shredded cabbage salad in a creamy or vinegar dressing. Labels may say coleslaw or slaw.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is served as a side with sandwiches and barbecue.
Here is what food agencies say.
Ready-to-eat deli salads fall under FDA refrigerated-foods guidance.
Here is what research has found.
Listeria and undeclared egg or dairy in dressings can drive coleslaw recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Keep cold. Discard if left warm. Check dressing allergens.
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 9/18/2026