Can I eat salad when pregnant?
SafeHome-made, freshly washedMade at home from washed ingredients, eaten fresh
AvoidPre-made or deliPre-packed and deli salads, including coleslaw, can carry Listeria. NZ MPI advises against them.
Salad for other situations
BreastfeedingNo concern for breastfeeding.Safe
VegetarianFine for a vegetarian diet.Safe
VeganNo animal ingredients.Safe
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 salad safe in pregnancy?
Home-made, freshly washed: Safe. Nothing in this food is a known pregnancy risk. Pre-made or deli: Avoid. Pre-packed and deli salads, including coleslaw, can carry Listeria. NZ MPI advises against them.