Can I eat oysters when pregnant?
AvoidRawRaw or smoked seafood can carry Listeria and parasites.
Limit · once a monthCooked hotThese shellfish are higher in cadmium.
Oysters for other situations
BreastfeedingNo Listeria concern for breastfeeding. Usual food safety applies.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 oysters safe in pregnancy?
Raw: Avoid. Raw or smoked seafood can carry Listeria and parasites. Cooked hot: Limit. These shellfish are higher in cadmium.