Turkey sausage : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?
Pregnant woman 🤰
Risk
No risk
Information
During pregnancy, turkey sausage can be consumed provided you respect certain precautions. Turkey sausage is considered a high -risk food due to its high content of nitrites and nitrates. These substances can increase the risk of congenital malformations and complications during pregnancy. This is why it is recommended that pregnant women limit their consumption of turkey sausage. It is also advisable to choose products whose content of nitritis and nitrates is low, and preferably biological or fresh. In addition, it is important to cook turkey sausage at a high temperature in order to kill bacteria and reduce the risk of food toxi-infection. In conclusion, pregnant women can eat turkey sausage, but in moderation and taking certain precautions.
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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