Is Raw alfalfa, clover, radish, mung-bean sprouts safe during pregnancy?
In short, according to public-health guidance, raw alfalfa, clover, radish, mung-bean sprouts is best avoided during pregnancy.
Why
Salmonella/E. coli that seeds harbor — cook before eating
What to do
cook thoroughly
The rest of the guidance
Most people checking one food have two or three more in mind. Here is the whole list, strictest first — each verdict is the same one published on that food's own page.
| All alcohol | best avoided |
| Rare/raw beef, poultry, pork; undercooked eggs | best avoided |
| Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, Gulf of Mexico tilefish, bigeye tuna, marlin, orange roughy | best avoided |
| Sushi, sashimi, raw shellfish, oysters, ceviche | best avoided |
| Unpasteurized (raw) milk; soft cheeses: brie, camembert, feta, blue, queso fresco | best avoided |
| Unpasteurized/fresh-pressed juices, cider | best avoided |
| Albacore (white) tuna | best limited |
| Coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, chocolate | best limited |
| Liver, pate, high-dose vitamin A supplements | best limited |
| Unwashed fruits and vegetables | safe when washed well |
| Salmon, sardines, shrimp, pollock, catfish, tilapia, canned light tuna | encouraged |
| Deli/luncheon meats, hot dogs, pate, refrigerated meat spreads | see page |
Source: MedlinePlus: Pregnancy and Nutrition (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
Educational reference from public health guidance; not medical advice — consult a clinician/pediatrician.