Is Omelette / egg bhurji safe during pregnancy?
Indian foodEggs
Safe when cooked until firm
The US FDA says to cook scrambled eggs until firm throughout; FSANZ lists cooked omelettes as a safer choice.[1,2]
What official sources say
US FDA: Dairy and Eggs (Food Safety for Moms-to-Be)
Cook scrambled eggs until they're firm throughout.
[1]
FSANZ: Food safety for vulnerable people
- Safer alternatives:
Pasteurised eggs, cooked omelettes, hard boiled eggs, commercial custard and dressings e.g. mayonnaise, aioli
(advice for vulnerable people, including pregnant women)[2]
Related general rules
US CDC: Safer Food Choices for Pregnant Women
- Safer Choice:
Egg dishes cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F if they do not contain meat or poultry
[3]
US FDA: Dairy and Eggs (Food Safety for Moms-to-Be)
Cook eggs thoroughly until the yolks and whites are firm.
[1]
Sources
- US FDA: Dairy and Eggs (Food Safety for Moms-to-Be) · fda.gov. US government work, public domain; quoted. No endorsement implied.
- FSANZ: Food safety for vulnerable people · foodstandards.gov.au. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand, licensed under CC BY 4.0; quoted. No endorsement implied.
- US CDC: Safer Food Choices for Pregnant Women · cdc.gov. US government work, public domain; quoted. No endorsement implied.
Sources checked 26 September 2026.
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Educational information, not medical advice. Your own doctor or midwife may advise differently for you — follow their advice.