Food safety in pregnancy
Which foods are best avoided, limited, or enjoyed during pregnancy — with the why behind each.
- Albacore (white) tuna
- All alcohol
- Coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, chocolate
- Deli/luncheon meats, hot dogs, pate, refrigerated meat spreads
- Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, Gulf of Mexico tilefish, bigeye tuna, marlin, orange roughy
- Liver, pate, high-dose vitamin A supplements
- Salmon, sardines, shrimp, pollock, catfish, tilapia, canned light tuna
- Raw alfalfa, clover, radish, mung-bean sprouts
- Sushi, sashimi, raw shellfish, oysters, ceviche
- Rare/raw beef, poultry, pork; undercooked eggs
- Unpasteurized (raw) milk; soft cheeses: brie, camembert, feta, blue, queso fresco
- Unpasteurized/fresh-pressed juices, cider
- Unwashed fruits and vegetables
Educational information, not medical advice — always consult your doctor.