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

Pregnant woman 🤰

Avoid!

Risk

Listeriosis - toxoplasmosis

Information

Although smoke sausage can be tasty and easy to prepare, it is not recommended during pregnancy. Smoke sausage contains nitrates and nitrites, which can be harmful to your developing baby's health. Nitrates and nitrites can contribute to the formation of carcinogenic substances which can be harmful to the fetus. In addition, smoked sausage is generally rich in salt and fat, which can cause health problems for the mother and the baby during pregnancy. Therefore, although smoked sausage is delicious and practical to prepare, it is not recommended for pregnant women. It is best to choose healthy and nutritious foods that contain essential nutrients for healthy pregnancy. If you should eat smoke sausage during your pregnancy, be sure to choose it carefully to make sure it does not contain nitrates and nitrites.

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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