Can you eat pâté and foie gras while pregnant?
No. It is best to avoid pâté and foie gras during pregnancy.
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All refrigerated pâté, including vegetable pâté, can carry listeria. Liver pâté is also very high in vitamin A.
Why
- It can carry listeria, bacteria that are rare but can cause a serious infection in pregnancy.
- It is very high in retinol (vitamin A), which in large amounts can harm the baby.
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 pâté and foie gras while pregnant?
No. It is best to avoid pâté and foie gras during pregnancy. All refrigerated pâté, including vegetable pâté, can carry listeria. Liver pâté is also very high in vitamin A.
Why is pâté and foie gras a concern in pregnancy?
It can carry listeria, bacteria that are rare but can cause a serious infection in pregnancy. It is very high in retinol (vitamin A), which in large amounts can harm the baby.
What can I have instead of pâté and foie gras?
Hummus, Peanut butter.
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