Food
Food Safety for Moms-To-Be
Welcome! We're glad you're here because foodborne illness is a serious health risk for pregnant women and their unborn babies. You'll find accurate, easy-to-understand information about foodborne illness.
(In English and Spanish / En inglés y español)
At-A-Glance
Here you'll find top line points about food safety during pregnancy. It's a great reminder of ways to keep you and your baby safe!
Before You're Pregnant
Thinking about becoming pregnant? Before the test is positive, here's how to give your baby a healthy start!
While You're Pregnant
Congratulations - you're pregnant! Here are answers to your frequently-asked questions about foodborne illness.
Safe Eats
Is sushi safe? What about "smoothies?" This easy-to-use section provides a food-by-food guide to selecting, preparing, and eating foods safely.
Lifelong Food Safety
Good food safety practices are important during your pregnancy and for a lifetime! This section shows you how to prevent foodborne illness in four easy steps: Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill.
Highlights
Entertaining All Year - Enjoy social events while keeping your unborn baby safe from foodborne bacteria.
Contact FDA
Consumers: consumer@fda.gov
Industry: industry@fda.gov
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Food and Drug Administration
5100 Paint Branch Parkway
College Park, MD 20740
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