Is Smoothies / milkshakes safe during pregnancy?

Drinks

Safe when made with pasteurised juice

The US FDA says smoothies made with pasteurised juice are safe to drink.[1]

What official sources say

US FDA: Fruits, Veggies and Juices (Food Safety for Moms-to-Be)

  • "Smoothies" made with pasteurized juice are safe to drink.[1]

Related general rules

FSANZ: Food safety for vulnerable people

  • Higher-risk foods: (e.g. in milkshakes, mayonnaise and aioli, lightly poached eggs, mousse, custard) (advice for vulnerable people, including pregnant women)[2]

ICMR-NIN: Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024

  • Some fast foods, such as milkshakes, chips, pizzas, burgers and fries, are considered unhealthy because they are high in fat, sugar or salt, or ultra-processed. (p. 96) (general-population advice, not specific to pregnancy)[3]

Sources

  1. US FDA: Fruits, Veggies and Juices (Food Safety for Moms-to-Be) · fda.gov. US government work, public domain; quoted. No endorsement implied.
  2. FSANZ: Food safety for vulnerable people · foodstandards.gov.au. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand, licensed under CC BY 4.0; quoted. No endorsement implied.
  3. ICMR-NIN: Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024 · nin.res.in. Printed page 96. Paraphrased and cited by printed page; the text is not reproduced.

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.