Can you eat smoked salmon while pregnant?
Yes, when prepared the safe way. You can have smoked salmon in pregnancy if you follow the steps below.
Why
- It can carry listeria, bacteria that are rare but can cause a serious infection in pregnancy.
How to enjoy it safely
- Eat it only when it has been fully cooked.
- It counts toward your weekly fish limit.
Try instead
Guidance differs a little from country to country. Your doctor or midwife knows what is right for you.
FAQ
Can you eat smoked salmon while pregnant?
Yes, when prepared the safe way. You can have smoked salmon in pregnancy if you follow the steps below. Cold-smoked salmon (lox) is not cooked and can carry listeria. Cook it in a dish such as pasta or a quiche, or choose hot-smoked fish. Guidance differs by country.
Why is smoked salmon a concern in pregnancy?
It can carry listeria, bacteria that are rare but can cause a serious infection in pregnancy.
How can I have smoked salmon safely while pregnant?
Eat it only when it has been fully cooked. It counts toward your weekly fish limit.
What can I have instead of smoked salmon?
Salmon.
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