Is Eggnog safe during pregnancy?
Store-bought pasteurized eggnog is fine; homemade eggnog with raw eggs isn't. Skip any eggnog with alcohol.
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EvidenceStrong
What the sources say
CDC and FDA list homemade eggnog made with raw or undercooked eggs as a food to avoid in pregnancy; FDA notes packaged eggnog usually uses pasteurized eggs. Homemade versions are safer if cooked to 160°F or made with pasteurized eggs. Eggnog is often spiked with alcohol — CDC says there is no known safe amount of alcohol in pregnancy, and alcohol passes into breast milk.
Common alternatives
Also listed as
egg nog, homemade eggnog, rompope, spiked eggnog
Sources
- CDC: Safer Food Choices for Pregnant Women
- FDA: People at Risk of Foodborne Illness
- FDA: What You Need to Know About Egg Safety
- CDC: About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
- CDC: Alcohol and Breastfeeding
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.