Steak tartare : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Avoid!

Risk

Listeriosis - toxoplasmosis

Information

The Tartar steak is a popular dish that can be delicious when it is well prepared. Unfortunately, it has health risks, especially for pregnant women. Indeed, the Tartare steak is generally prepared with raw or under-livery meat and often contains raw eggs. These two ingredients can cause yeast infections, food toxi-infections and parasites, which can present risks to the health of the mother and the fetus. Therefore, it is strongly recommended for pregnant women not to consume tartare steak. However, if you can't withstand the desire to eat tartare steak, you should take additional precautionary measures. Make sure that the meat used is well cooked and that all the ingredients are fresh and well washed. You should also make sure that meat is purchased from a quality supplier and that it is well stored and handled. In conclusion, the Steak Tartare can be delicious, but it includes health risks of pregnant women. If you decide to eat it, be sure to take additional precautionary measures and make sure that all the ingredients are fresh and well washed.

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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