Can I eat mussels when pregnant?
SafeFreshly cooked hotSteamed or in a chowder, eaten hot
AvoidMarinated or coldMarinated and chilled pre-cooked mussels can carry Listeria.
Mussels for other situations
BreastfeedingNo concern for breastfeeding.Safe
VegetarianContains shellfish, which isn't vegetarian.Avoid
VeganContains shellfish, 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 mussels safe in pregnancy?
Freshly cooked hot: Safe. Nothing in this food is a known pregnancy risk. Marinated or cold: Avoid. Marinated and chilled pre-cooked mussels can carry Listeria.