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Is it safe to eat in pregnancy?

Look up any food and get the evidence-based verdict — sourced from FDA, ACOG, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. 205 foods covered so far.

Avoid
Sushi (raw fish)
Conditions apply
Deli Meat (Cold Cuts)
Safe
Coffee
Avoid
Wine (Alcohol)
Conditions apply
Soft Cheese (Brie, Feta, Camembert)
Conditions apply
Tuna
Safe
Salmon
Safe
Shrimp
Avoid
Swordfish
Avoid
Shark
Avoid
Raw or Undercooked Eggs
Avoid
Raw or Undercooked Meat
Avoid
Raw Sprouts
Conditions apply
Feta Cheese
Conditions apply
Blue Cheese
Conditions apply
Goat Cheese
Safe
Honey
Safe
Cooked Sushi (Vegetable, Tempura, Eel)
Avoid
Sashimi
Avoid
Ceviche
Avoid
Cold-Smoked Salmon (Lox)
Avoid
Raw Oysters
Conditions apply
Hot Dogs
Safe
Peanut Butter
Safe
Cooked Eggs
Avoid
Raw Cookie Dough
Avoid
Unpasteurized (Raw) Milk
Conditions apply
Unpasteurized Juice
Safe
Chocolate
Safe
Spicy Food
Safe
Pineapple
Conditions apply
Papaya
Safe
Pickles
Conditions apply
Cured Meats (Prosciutto, Salami)
Safe
Canned Light Tuna
Conditions apply
Canned White (Albacore) Tuna
Safe
Tilapia
Safe
Cod
Avoid
Raw Fish (any preparation)
Safe
Ginger
Conditions apply
Herbal Tea
Safe
Green Tea
Safe
Black Tea
Safe
Diet Soda
Safe
Artificial Sweeteners
Safe
Mushrooms (Cooked Common Varieties)
Safe
Cooked Sushi Rolls
Conditions apply
Salami
Conditions apply
Prosciutto
Avoid
Refrigerated Pâté
Safe
Cottage Cheese
Safe
Cream Cheese
Safe
Hard Cheese (Cheddar, Parmesan)
Safe
Mozzarella
Safe
Ricotta
Safe
Burrata
Safe
Halloumi
Safe
Paneer
Conditions apply
Queso Fresco
Safe
Swiss Cheese
Safe
Gouda
Safe
Heavy Cream / Whipping Cream
Safe
Yogurt
Safe
Kefir
Safe
Butter
Safe
Ghee
Safe
Sour Cream
Safe
Ice Cream (Commercial)
Conditions apply
Soft Serve Ice Cream
Conditions apply
Tiramisu
Conditions apply
Hollandaise Sauce
Conditions apply
Caesar Dressing
Safe
Mayonnaise (Commercial)
Safe
Eggnog (Commercial)
Avoid
Sushi-Grade Tuna
Safe
Atlantic Mackerel
Avoid
King Mackerel
Conditions apply
Halibut
Avoid
Tilefish (Gulf of Mexico)
Avoid
Orange Roughy
Safe
Sardines
Safe
Anchovies
Safe
Trout (Freshwater)
Safe
Crab
Safe
Lobster
Safe
Scallops
Safe
Clams
Safe
Mussels
Safe
Calamari (Squid)
Safe
Octopus
Safe
Catfish
Safe
Flounder
Safe
Sole
Safe
Pepperoni (Cooked on Pizza)
Safe
Bacon
Conditions apply
Ham (Cooked)
Safe
Turkey (Cooked Through)
Safe
Chicken (Cooked Through)
Conditions apply
Steak (Rare)
Conditions apply
Ground Beef
Safe
Pâté (Shelf-Stable / Canned)
Conditions apply
Liver and Organ Meats
Avoid
Raw Tuna
Avoid
Poke Bowls (Raw)
Avoid
Raw Clams
Avoid
Raw Mussels
Safe
Avocado
Safe
Berries (Washed)
Conditions apply
Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
Safe
Chamomile Tea
Safe
Peppermint Tea
Avoid
Pennyroyal Tea
Avoid
Blue Cohosh
Avoid
Black Cohosh
Safe
Ginger Tea
Safe
Turmeric
Safe
Cinnamon
Conditions apply
Black Licorice
Safe
Star Anise
Safe
Saffron
Safe
Parsley
Safe
Rosemary
Safe
Sage
Safe
Basil
Safe
Mint
Safe
Dill
Safe
Arugula
Safe
Spinach (Washed)
Safe
Kale
Safe
Swiss Chard
Safe
Asparagus
Safe
Broccoli
Safe
Cauliflower
Safe
Sweet Potato
Safe
Regular Potato
Safe
Tomato
Safe
Corn
Safe
Peas
Safe
Beans (Canned)
Safe
Lentils
Safe
Chickpeas
Safe
Tofu
Safe
Tempeh
Safe
Edamame
Safe
Mixed Nuts
Safe
Almonds
Safe
Walnuts
Safe
Cashews
Conditions apply
Flaxseeds
Safe
Chia Seeds
Safe
Pumpkin Seeds
Safe
Sunflower Seeds
Safe
Sesame Seeds
Safe
Quinoa
Safe
Brown Rice
Safe
Oats / Oatmeal
Safe
Whole Wheat Bread
Safe
Sourdough Bread
Safe
Breakfast Cereals
Safe
Wheat Germ
Conditions apply
Protein Bars
Conditions apply
Whey Protein Powder
Conditions apply
Kombucha (Commercial)
Avoid
CBD Products
Safe
Hemp Seeds
Safe
Coconut Water
Safe
Coconut Milk
Safe
Soy Milk
Safe
Almond Milk
Safe
Oat Milk
Safe
Orange Juice (Pasteurized)
Safe
Apple Juice (Pasteurized)
Conditions apply
Fresh-Squeezed Juice (Unpasteurized)
Safe
Smoothies
Safe
Regular Soda (Pop)
Safe
Sparkling Water / Seltzer
Safe
Sports Drinks
Avoid
Energy Drinks (Red Bull, Monster)
Safe
Mocktail
Conditions apply
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Safe
Grilled Halloumi
Safe
Pre-mixed Protein Shakes
Safe
Raw Honey
Safe
Vegan Sushi (Avocado, Cucumber)
Safe
Pasta
Safe
Pizza
Safe
Hot Tea
Safe
Decaf Coffee
Safe
Chia Pudding
Safe
Overnight Oats
Safe
Granola
Safe
Cottage Pie / Shepherd's Pie
Safe
Pho (Vietnamese Soup)
Safe
Ramen
Safe
Curry (Restaurant)
Safe
Ice (At Restaurants/Bars)
Conditions apply
Buffet Food (Hot Held)
Conditions apply
Food Truck Meat
Safe
Leftovers
Safe
Ice Cream Cake (Commercial)
Conditions apply
Wedding Cake / Buttercream
Safe
Mochi
Safe
Dumplings (Cooked)
Avoid
Raw Edamame
Safe
Edible Cookie Dough (Sold)