Can I eat ham when pregnant?
AvoidDeli sliced, coldSliced and processed meats can carry Listeria. Heat until steaming hot, or choose freshly cooked meat.
SafeHeated throughOn a pizza or in a toastie, steaming hot
AvoidOff the bone, ChristmasCold ham off the bone is still a processed meat. Reheat it until steaming hot.
Ham for other situations
BreastfeedingNo Listeria concern for breastfeeding. Usual food safety applies.Safe
VegetarianContains meat, which isn't vegetarian.Avoid
VeganContains meat, which isn't vegan.Avoid
CoeliacNaturally gluten-free.Safe
Milk allergyNo milk listed.Safe
Peanut allergyNo peanut listed.Safe
Gestational diabetesNo known concern for gestational diabetes.Safe
MAOIsNo known concern for MAOIs.Safe
Low-FODMAPNo known concern for a low-FODMAP diet.Safe
Questions people ask
Is ham safe in pregnancy?
Deli sliced, cold: Avoid. Sliced and processed meats can carry Listeria. Heat until steaming hot, or choose freshly cooked meat. Heated through: Safe. Nothing in this food is a known pregnancy risk. Off the bone, Christmas: Avoid. Cold ham off the bone is still a processed meat. Reheat it until steaming hot.