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

Pregnant woman 🤰

Yes, with conditions

Risk

Listeriosis

Information

The duck rillette is a culinary preparation consisting of ducktime duck meat and mixed with fat and herbs. Although it is very tasty, it is not recommended to eat duck rillette during pregnancy. Indeed, it contains bacteria which can be harmful to the health of the baby. These bacteria are the same bacteria that are responsible for toxoplasmosis, a disease that can be serious for the fetus. In addition, the duck rillette can contain toxins that can cause digestive disorders and abdominal pain in pregnant women. Therefore, it is best to avoid eating duck rillette during pregnancy. It is better to choose safer food such as fresh fruits and vegetables and steamed or pan.

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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