Fish & seafood
Cooked shellfish
Generally safe
Cook shellfish thoroughly before eating.
Crab, lobster, clams, oysters and scallops are FDA/EPA Best Choices. Include them in your combined weekly fish allowance.
Fish & seafood
Cook shellfish thoroughly before eating.
Crab, lobster, clams, oysters and scallops are FDA/EPA Best Choices. Include them in your combined weekly fish allowance.
Cook shellfish until shells open during cooking or the flesh is pearly or white and opaque. Avoid raw or undercooked versions. The weekly Best Choices allowance is 2–3 servings totaling 8–12 oz.
This guide offers general information. Your ingredients, allergies and health needs matter too. For advice specific to your pregnancy, ask your care team.
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