Can I eat sushi when pregnant?
AvoidStore-boughtNZ MPI advises against all store-bought sushi, even without raw fish, because the rice and fillings can grow Listeria.
SafeHome-made, cooked fillingsFresh rice, cooked fillings, eaten straight away
Sushi 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
CoeliacSoy sauce, teriyaki and some rice seasonings contain wheat.Avoid
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 sushi safe in pregnancy?
Store-bought: Avoid. NZ MPI advises against all store-bought sushi, even without raw fish, because the rice and fillings can grow Listeria. Home-made, cooked fillings: Safe. Nothing in this food is a known pregnancy risk.