Is it safe?
Pâté
Is pâté safe during pregnancy?
United Kingdom · NHS
AvoidOfficial guidance is to steer clear during pregnancy.
Avoid all types of pâté, including vegetable pâté — it can contain listeria, and liver pâté also has high levels of vitamin A.
Source: NHSLast reviewed 1 February 2025
United States · FDA, CDC & ACOG
AvoidOfficial guidance is to steer clear during pregnancy.
Avoid refrigerated pâtés and meat spreads because of listeria risk. Canned or shelf-stable versions are safer.
Source: CDCLast reviewed 20 January 2025