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