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

Pregnant woman 🤰

Avoid!

Risk

Toxoplasmosis

Information

Eating raw ham during pregnancy can present risks and should be avoided if possible. Raw ham is considered to be a risky food and can contain bacteria such as salmonellosis and listeria that can be dangerous for mother and baby. Bacteria are more likely to be in raw foods or not cooked enough, which means that raw ham is not a sure food to consume during pregnancy. Although raw ham can be cooked to make it sure to consume during pregnancy, it is recommended to cook it at a minimum interior temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. It is also very important to wash your hands before and after handling raw ham. It is best to avoid raw ham during pregnancy and choose safer food. For example, it is best to choose varieties of cooked ham and cook it at a minimum inner temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, it is important not to forget to wash your hands and to cook all the food well.

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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