Can I eat smoked fish when pregnant?
AvoidCold, from the packCold smoked fish, including hot-smoked fish eaten cold, can carry Listeria.
SafeHeated until steaming hotIn pasta, fish pie or kedgeree
Smoked fish for other situations
BreastfeedingNo Listeria concern for breastfeeding. Usual food safety applies.Safe
VegetarianContains fish, which isn't vegetarian.Avoid
VeganContains fish, 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 smoked fish safe in pregnancy?
Cold, from the pack: Avoid. Cold smoked fish, including hot-smoked fish eaten cold, can carry Listeria. Heated until steaming hot: Safe. Nothing in this food is a known pregnancy risk.