Can you eat hot dogs and sausages while pregnant?
Yes, when prepared the safe way. You can have hot dogs and sausages in pregnancy if you follow the steps below.
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Cold hot dogs straight from the pack are a listeria risk. Heat them until steaming.
Why
- It can carry listeria, bacteria that are rare but can cause a serious infection in pregnancy.
How to enjoy it safely
- Heat it until steaming hot all the way through. Do not eat it cold.
Try instead
Guidance differs a little from country to country. Your doctor or midwife knows what is right for you.
FAQ
Can you eat hot dogs and sausages while pregnant?
Yes, when prepared the safe way. You can have hot dogs and sausages in pregnancy if you follow the steps below. Cold hot dogs straight from the pack are a listeria risk. Heat them until steaming.
Why is hot dogs and sausages a concern in pregnancy?
It can carry listeria, bacteria that are rare but can cause a serious infection in pregnancy.
How can I have hot dogs and sausages safely while pregnant?
Heat it until steaming hot all the way through. Do not eat it cold.
What can I have instead of hot dogs and sausages?
Chicken.
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