Can I eat…? Specific foods
Can I Eat Pepperoni When Pregnant?
Yes — pepperoni is safe during pregnancy when it's cooked hot, like on a pizza; avoid it cold from the packet. Cooking removes the listeria risk of cured meats.
Pepperoni is a cured, uncooked meat, so the same rule as other deli meats applies: heat it until steaming.
Pepperoni cooked hot on pizza or baked in a dish.
Cold pepperoni straight from the packet or on an un-heated antipasto board — best avoided.
Common follow-ups
Pepperoni pizza from a takeaway?Fine — it's cooked hot in the oven.
Do I need to worry about the spice?No — spicy food is safe; it may just aggravate heartburn.
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