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Can you eat mett and raw minced pork while pregnant?

No. It is best to avoid mett and raw minced pork during pregnancy.

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Raw minced pork, as in Mettbrötchen, can carry toxoplasma, bacteria and parasites. Best avoided all through pregnancy.

Why

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 mett and raw minced pork while pregnant?

No. It is best to avoid mett and raw minced pork during pregnancy. Raw minced pork, as in Mettbrötchen, can carry toxoplasma, bacteria and parasites. Best avoided all through pregnancy.

Why is mett and raw minced pork 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. Raw or undercooked fish can carry parasites and bacteria.

What can I have instead of mett and raw minced pork?

Chicken, Beef.

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