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Can I Eat editors source-check these pages against public guidance from U.S. health authorities, keep conditional answers conditional, and identify details that still need to be checked for a specific food. This editorial process is not an individual clinician review or endorsement, and the content is general information rather than individualized medical advice.

Audience: People who are pregnant in the United States
Guidance region: United States
Sources checked: 2026-08-15

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Can I eat sushi while pregnant?Avoid raw or undercooked fish during pregnancy. Cooked sushi, vegetable rolls and low-mercury cooked seafood are usually the safer direction.Can I eat deli meat while pregnant?Cold deli meat is best avoided unless heated until steaming hot. Freshly cooked meat is usually a safer sandwich option.Can I eat soft cheese while pregnant?Avoid unheated queso fresco-type cheeses. For other soft cheeses, check that the milk is pasteurized and that the cheese has been stored safely.Can I drink coffee while pregnant?Many pregnancy guidelines allow limited caffeine, but your total daily caffeine from coffee, tea, soda and chocolate matters.Can I eat runny eggs while pregnant?Fully cooked eggs are the safer default. Runny or undercooked eggs may be riskier unless made with pasteurized eggs under trusted handling.Can I eat smoked salmon while pregnant?Refrigerated cold-smoked salmon is usually best avoided unless cooked in a hot dish. Fully cooked salmon is the safer choice.Can I eat tuna while pregnant?Some tuna can fit into pregnancy diets in limited amounts, but high-mercury tuna should be limited or avoided.Can I eat shrimp while pregnant?Fully cooked shrimp is generally a safer seafood choice during pregnancy. Avoid raw shrimp and be careful with cold platters.Can I eat hot dogs while pregnant?Hot dogs should be heated until steaming hot before eating during pregnancy.Can I drink unpasteurized juice while pregnant?Avoid unpasteurized juice during pregnancy. Choose pasteurized juice or freshly washed whole fruit instead.Can I eat sprouts while pregnant?Avoid raw sprouts during pregnancy. Eat sprouts only if they are cooked thoroughly.Can I eat leftovers while pregnant?Leftovers are safer when refrigerated promptly, eaten within a short window and reheated until steaming hot.

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