Duck rilettes : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Yes, with conditions

Risk

Listeriosis - toxoplasmosis.

Information

Duck rillettes are a delicious food that can be consumed during pregnancy. However, it is important to remember that there are precautions to be taken during their consumption. Duck rillettes are mixtures of cooked and chopped duck meat which are then mixed with fat and salt. This preparation can be consumed during pregnancy, provided you respect precautions. First, it is important to check that the rillettes are prepared with fresh and quality meat. Rillettes can be purchased in a business or prepared at home with fresh meat. It is also important to check that meat is well cooked before consuming it. In addition, it is important to remember that rillettes contain fat and salt, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular problems, as well as the risk of weight gain. It is therefore important to be careful not to consume too many rillettes during pregnancy. Finally, duck rillettes can also contain harmful bacteria. It is therefore important to take care to consume well -cooked and fresh rillettes to avoid any risk of food contamination. In conclusion, duck rillettes can be consumed during pregnancy provided that certain precautions are respected. It is important to make sure that the rillettes are prepared with fresh and well cooked meat, and not to consume it in large quantities.

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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