Fruit & vegetables
Vegetables & salad greens
Generally safe
Wash thoroughly; washed and cooked is safest.
CDC lists unwashed vegetables and leafy greens as riskier choices.
Fruit & vegetables
Wash thoroughly; washed and cooked is safest.
CDC lists unwashed vegetables and leafy greens as riskier choices.
Washing is part of preparing a safer choice. Raw sprouts are covered separately because their preparation guidance calls for cooking.
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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