Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

My Wife’s Slaw Original and Jalapeno Heat flavored coleslaw recall: Foodborne Illness - Potential for microorganisms growth

Recall published 6 months ago

Foodborne Illness - Potential for microorganisms growth

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3 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Food safety concern

This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

What the notice says: Foodborne Illness - Potential for microorganisms growth

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Published
May 5, 2026
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
My Wife’s Slaw
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
Nationwide
Reports of harm
No reports of illnesses involving these products have been reported.

Products covered by this recall

Original and Jalapeno Heat flavored coleslaw

What the company announced

“When a Government Agency Partner announces a company’s recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the Government Agency Partner’s announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.”

Zanesville, Ohio (May 5, 2026) - My Wife’s Slaw is voluntarily recalling its Original and Jalapeno Heat flavored coleslaw sold in 8 oz and 16 oz glass mason jars. The products included in this recall are adulterated because they were produced without the benefit of inspection and the safety parameters were not able to be verified.

Products were sold directly to consumers through online sales via mywifeslaw.web.app . All products that have been produced are being recalled. Products were available to be shipped nationwide. No reports of illnesses involving these products have been reported. However, individuals exhibiting signs or symptoms of foodborne illness should contact a physician immediately.

Product was manufactured and distributed between April 1, 2026 to April 28, 2026.

What Consumers Should Do:

- Discontinue use immediately

- Dispose of product safely

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Jesse Withrow at 740-280-2141 or [email protected] .

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 8 oz
  • 16 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

My Wife’s Slaw — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  4. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: - Dispose of product safely

Company contact: My Wife’s Slaw — Consumers: Jesse Withrow, 740-280-2141, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was My Wife’s Slaw other food products recalled?

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How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Company recall announcements record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: - Dispose of product safely

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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