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Deli meat
Heat until steaming to reduce listeria risk.
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Heat until steaming to reduce listeria risk.
Portion or preparation note: Only if heated
A little extra care
Check labels, wash produce, prevent cross-contamination and cook foods thoroughly where required. Allergies and individual medical needs can change which foods are appropriate.
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- CDC: Safer food choices during pregnancy
- FDA/EPA: Fish choices and weekly portions
- ACOG: Nutrition during pregnancy
An editorial summary for general education, not an individual clinical assessment. Always follow your healthcare provider’s advice.
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Canned light tuna
Canned light tuna is a lower-mercury choice. Include it within a varied total of 2–3 servings of lower-mercury seafood each week.
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Coffee
ACOG recommends limiting caffeine to 200 mg per day.
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Cooked shrimp
Low-mercury seafood, but variety matters.
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