Fish & seafood
Refrigerated smoked fish
Preparation matters
Eat only as part of a cooked dish.
Cold refrigerated lox and smoked salmon are riskier choices. CDC lists smoked fish cooked into dishes as a safer option.
Fish & seafood
Eat only as part of a cooked dish.
Cold refrigerated lox and smoked salmon are riskier choices. CDC lists smoked fish cooked into dishes as a safer option.
Canned or shelf-stable smoked seafood that does not need refrigeration before opening is another CDC-listed safer option. A smoked label alone does not mean a refrigerated product is a safer option during pregnancy.
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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