Meat tartare : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?
Pregnant woman 🤰
Risk
Listeriosis - toxoplasmosis
Information
Consumption of meat tartare during pregnancy is not recommended. Indeed, raw meat has a risk of contamination by bacteria and parasites that can be dangerous for the health of the baby. Pregnant women are more vulnerable to food infections because their immune system is weakened. Therefore, it is important to avoid consumption of raw or insufficiently cooked meat. Foods like raw salmon or raw tuna can also cause contamination by bacteria and parasites. The consumption of these foods is also not recommended during pregnancy. In conclusion, although the consumption of meat tartare is extremely tasty, it is not recommended during pregnancy. It is best to prefer foods cooked to perfection and to wash your hands well before and after handling raw meat.
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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