Chorizo : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Avoid!

Risk

Listeriosis - toxoplasmosis

Information

Yes, you can eat chorizo during pregnancy, provided you cook it carefully. Chorizo is a dry sausage from Spain and Latin America which can be made from pork, beef and even sheep. It is rich in protein, salt and spices and can be consumed both raw and cooked. If you want to consume raw chorizo, it is advisable to do so with care. Indeed, raw sausages can be contaminated by harmful bacteria which can be dangerous for the health of the future mother and her baby. It is therefore preferable to cook them at a temperature above 70 ° C to destroy all bacteria. In conclusion, you can eat chorizo during pregnancy, provided you cook it carefully. It is best to cook it to avoid bacterial contamination.

All these recommendations are given as an indication based on ANSES information and cannot replace the advice of a health professional.

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