Pregnancy Food Safety

Is soft-serve safe in pregnancy? Learn about pasteurised mixes, machine hygiene, raw-egg desserts and the questions to ask at the counter.

Pumpkin soup, game, cider and creamy gratins: what to order, what to skip and what to ask when eating out in pregnancy this autumn.

Gestational diabetes and eating out: how restaurants can support guests with smart portions, swaps and clear ingredient info, based on NHS guidance.

Fast food during pregnancy: which items are safer, what to skip, and the quick questions to ask at the counter to reduce listeria and salmonella risk.

Fermented foods are trending on restaurant menus. Which are safe in pregnancy? A guide to kombucha, kefir, kimchi, miso and house-made ferments when dining out.

Pregnant with a food allergy? Learn where sesame, mustard, lupin, celery and sulphites hide on European menus and how to order safely when eating out.

How to eat safely at buffets, weddings and catered events while pregnant: what to choose, what to avoid, and how to talk to caterers about Listeria risks.

Raw egg hides in mayonnaise, hollandaise, tiramisu and cocktails. How restaurants can make every egg preparation safe for pregnant diners.

EU hygiene and labelling rules barely mention pregnancy. Here is exactly where the legal floor sits and what a pregnancy-safe standard adds on top of it.