Can a comma set off a list?

[donnach]

Are these two sentences correct?

We make three flavors of ice cream, chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.

Our ice cream comes in three flavors, chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.

Thanks,

Donna

[Calis]

It makes perfect sense, but I don't know about the commas at the beginning – be safe and stick with colons.

[donnach]

I could be safe, but want I really want is to know the rule. I would think that someone here should know it...anybody?

[SoothingDave]

Use a colon.

[Barb_D]

Or, if you prefer, do NOT use a comma.