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Pregnancy food safety · 5 entries

Sushi during pregnancy

Of the 5 sushi entries here, 2 are fine, 1 needs care and 2 are worth avoiding. Usually it's how something was cooked or stored that decides it, not the food itself — each entry says which, and why.

Every sushi entry, with a verdict

Sorted with the ones worth knowing about first. Avoid means skip it entirely; take care means it depends on how it was prepared.

  • Sushi with raw or smoked seafood

    Avoid

    Many types of sushi include raw or smoked seafood like shrimp that can contain harmful bacteria like coliform or salmonella. It won't harm the placenta, but it will certainly harm your health and make you sick, and it can lead to further problems. Do not refuse sushi — just make sure there is no raw or smoked seafood. Consult with your doctor to determine what foods you should avoid.

  • Sushi with raw or smoked fish

    Avoid

    Many types of sushi include raw or smoked fish that can contain harmful bacteria like coliform or salmonella. It won't harm the placenta, but it will certainly harm your health and make you sick, and it can lead to further problems. Do not refuse sushi — just make sure there is no raw or smoked fish. Consult with your doctor to determine what foods you should avoid.

  • Sushi with roe

    Take care

    The roe that is used in sushi is usually salted or marinated, not cooked, so it is dangerous to eat sushi with roe. To avoid foodborne illnesses, make sure that roe you are going to eat was well-cooked or pasteurized.

  • Sushi with well-cooked fish or seafood

    Safe

    It is totally safe to enjoy your sushi if the fish and seafood in them was steamed and well-cooked. So try to eat sushi only in places you trust to exclude the variants of badly cooked sushi.

  • Sushi with fruit and vegetables

    Safe

    Good news: it is totally safe, enjoy!

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