SERRANO dry ham : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Avoid!

Risk

Listeriosis - toxoplasmosis

Information

SERRANO dry ham is a very popular product in Spain and in other countries, but its consumption during pregnancy can be dangerous for the unborn baby. Serrano dry ham is rich in sodium and protein, but it can also contain bacteria that can be harmful to the development fetus. It also contains nitrite, a food additive which can be carcinogenic. Due to these risks, pregnant women are not recommended to consume dry serrano ham. It is important to note that even if a product is labeled as "without nitrite", it can always contain chemicals that can be dangerous for the fetus. Thus, to avoid any risk for the unborn baby, it is preferable for pregnant women not to consume dry serrano ham. There are many other nutritious and healthy options that are more suitable for this period.

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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