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Smoked salmon

Is smoked salmon safe during pregnancy?

United Kingdom · NHS

Limit

Okay in moderation — there are limits worth knowing.

Cold-smoked and cured fish like smoked salmon are fine for most people, but carry a small listeria risk; heating until steaming removes it.

Source: NHSLast reviewed 1 February 2025

United States · FDA, CDC & ACOG

Limit

Okay in moderation — there are limits worth knowing.

Avoid refrigerated smoked fish unless it's cooked into a dish; shelf-stable (canned) smoked fish is fine, due to listeria risk.

Source: FDALast reviewed 10 January 2025