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

Pregnant woman 🤰

Avoid!

Risk

Listeriosis - toxoplasmosis.

Information

The prosciutto is a type of raw ham that can be consumed during pregnancy, but with a particular precaution. Although this can be consumed in small quantities, it is important to keep in mind that the prosciutto is a food at high risk of contamination by Listeria, a bacteria which can be dangerous for the mother and the fetus. The prosciutto should be consumed cooked and not raw, because the heat will kill the Listeria. It is also important to ensure that the prosciutto is fresh and of good quality. You should avoid buying prosciutto that has been displayed for several days and not buy prosciutto in open packaging. It is also important to remember that the raw prosciutto is not recommended during pregnancy because it can contain high levels of toxins and nitrity salts, which can be harmful to health. In addition, the procutto raw is not subject to the same food safety standards as the prosciutto cooked. In conclusion, the prosciutto can be consumed during pregnancy, but with precaution and only in cooked form. Make sure you choose a good quality prosciutto and cook it at a high enough temperature to kill any harmful bacteria.

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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