{"id":29907,"date":"2025-12-30T13:51:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T13:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/?p=29907"},"modified":"2026-01-02T17:38:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T17:38:44","slug":"can-i-eat-that-foods-to-avoid-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/pregnancy\/can-i-eat-that-foods-to-avoid-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I eat that? Foods to avoid during pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Written by the Progyny Editorial Team. Reviewed by the Progyny Clinical Team \u2014 November 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food safety is extra important when you\u2019re pregnant. Both you and your baby have a higher risk of becoming very sick from bacteria and other microorganisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most serious types of food poisoning is from a bacteria called <strong>listeria<\/strong>. It\u2019s found in some animal products (cows, poultry) and the soil and water (so it may be in unwashed fruits and vegetables). Listeria can even grow in refrigerated environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Symptoms of listeria poisoning can start the same day you eat contaminated food. But it can also happen up to 10 weeks later. This is because listeria can spread from the intestines to other parts of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your baby can be infected even if you don\u2019t feel sick. And it can cause serious problems, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pregnancy loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premature delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life-threatening infections in newborns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, knowing which foods to avoid can keep you and your baby safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unpasteurized = unsafe during pregnancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many foods and liquids go through <strong>pasteurization<\/strong>, a heating process that kills harmful organisms and helps keep you safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foods and drinks that are unpasteurized can have large amounts of microorganisms and should be avoided. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raw milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unpasteurized juices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, deli meats and certain cheeses are a higher risk for having listeria. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid cheese made from raw milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid soft cheeses (like queso blanco, queso fresco, cotija, feta, brie)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook deli meat and hot dogs to 165\u00b0F to kill listeria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I eat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use this guide to find out which foods are good choices during pregnancy, and which should be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drinks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\"> \u2705 Good (low risk)<\/th>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\"> \ud83d\udeab Avoid (high risk)<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Pasteurized milk<\/li>\n          <li>Pasteurized juices<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n\n      <td>\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Unpasteurized (raw) milk<\/li>\n          <li>Unpasteurized juice<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cheese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\"> \u2705 Good (low risk)<\/th>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\"> \ud83d\udeab Avoid (high risk)<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Processed cheese<\/li>\n          <li>Cream cheese<\/li>\n          <li>Mozzarella<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n\n      <td>\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Unpasteurized (raw milk) cheese<\/li>\n          <li>Soft cheese (both pasteurized and unpasteurized)<\/li>\n          <li>Brie<\/li>\n          <li>Cotija<\/li>\n          <li>Queso fresco<\/li>\n          <li>Queso blanco<\/li>\n          <li>Feta and blue cheese<\/li>\n          <li>Camembert<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meat, deli, and eggs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\"> \u2705 Good (low risk)<\/th>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\"> \ud83d\udeab Avoid (high risk)<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Cooked hot dogs<\/li>\n          <li>Deli meat (warmed to 165\u00b0F)<\/li>\n          <li>Properly cooked meat, poultry, fish and seafood<\/li>\n          <li>Canned seafood and fish<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n\n      <td>\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>P\u00e2t\u00e9s, meat spreads, smoked fish<\/li>\n          <li>Uncooked hot dogs and deli meat (cold cuts)<\/li>\n          <li>Undercooked or raw meat, fish, or seafood<\/li>\n          <li>Raw sushi<\/li>\n          <li>Ceviche<\/li>\n          <li>Tartare<\/li>\n          <li>Raw eggs and foods that contain raw eggs<\/li>\n          <li>Cookie dough<\/li>\n          <li>Certain salad dressings<\/li>\n          <li>Certain desserts<\/li>\n          <li>Deli foods (like chicken or seafood salad)<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fruit and vegetables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\"> \u2705 Good (low risk)<\/th>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\"> \ud83d\udeab Avoid (high risk)<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Washed vegetables<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n\n      <td>\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Raw sprouts<\/li>\n          <li>Unwashed vegetables<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a lot you can do to protect yourself and your baby. To keep learning, visit: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/pregnancy\/4-steps-for-food-safety-during-pregnancy\/\">4 steps for food safety during pregnancy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/pregnancy\/mercury-and-substances-to-avoid-during-pregnancy\/\">Mercury and substances to avoid during pregnancy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your healthcare team and Progyny Care Advocate are also here to talk through any questions you have about food safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: The information provided by Progyny is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by the Progyny Editorial Team. Reviewed by the Progyny Clinical Team \u2014 November 2025. 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