Can you eat carpaccio while pregnant?
No. It is best to avoid carpaccio during pregnancy.
AvoidRestaurant dishes
Raw thinly sliced meat is a toxoplasma and bacteria risk. Choose cooked meat or a vegetable version.
Why
- Raw or undercooked meat can carry toxoplasma, a parasite that can harm the baby.
- It can carry bacteria that cause food poisoning, which is harder on you in pregnancy.
How to enjoy it safely
Best avoided, so there is no safe way to prepare it. Try one of the swaps above.
Try instead
Guidance differs a little from country to country. Your doctor or midwife knows what is right for you.
FAQ
Can you eat carpaccio while pregnant?
No. It is best to avoid carpaccio during pregnancy. Raw thinly sliced meat is a toxoplasma and bacteria risk. Choose cooked meat or a vegetable version.
Why is carpaccio a concern in pregnancy?
Raw or undercooked meat can carry toxoplasma, a parasite that can harm the baby. It can carry bacteria that cause food poisoning, which is harder on you in pregnancy.
What can I have instead of carpaccio?
Beef, Chicken.
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