Hazelnut sausage : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Avoid!

Risk

Listeriosis - toxoplasmosis

Information

If you are pregnant, you should be precaution when you eat smoked products such as hazelnut sausage. Although the hazelnut sausage is considered to be sure when you are pregnant, there may be risks associated with its consumption. It is therefore important to consult your doctor before eating it. The hazelnut sausage contains smoked products, which can increase the risk of toxoplasmosis, a parasitic infection that can affect the fetus and cause congenital malformations or mental and physical disabilities. Although the risk of toxoplasmosis is low, it is important to take precautions, in particular by avoiding eating raw or insufficiently cooked smoked products. In addition, hazelnut sausage contains high levels of salt and fat, which can cause weight gain and water retention in pregnant women. Excessive consumption of salt and fat can also cause health problems such as hypertension and gestational diabetes. In conclusion, the hazelnut sausage can be consumed by pregnant women, but in moderation and under the supervision of a doctor. It is important to take additional precautions to avoid any risk of toxoplasmosis and overconsumption of salt and fat.

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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