Smoked ham : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Avoid!

Risk

Listeriosis - toxoplasmosis

Information

During pregnancy, smoked ham can be consumed, provided you respect some rules of prudence. Indeed, smoked ham can contain dangerous bacteria for the fetus, and as such, it is not recommended to eat it for the first 3 months. In addition, it is important to check the expiration dates and consume only fresh and quality smoked ham. Smoked ham can also contain nitrates and nitrites, which are food additives to take into account before any consumption. It is therefore recommended to consume smoked ham without nitritis and nitrates if possible. Finally, it is important to take care to cook it before consuming it and also to avoid consuming it too often. In summary, smoked ham can be consumed during pregnancy, provided you respect certain rules and take care to cook it well and consume only quality smoked ham and nitritis and nitrates.

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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