Is Fish sticks & breaded frozen fish safe during pregnancy?
Usually fine — check the label for the fish type and cook to package directions until hot all the way through.
PregnancyGenerally safe
BreastfeedingGenerally safe
EvidenceModerate
What the sources say
Check the ingredient list for the species: white fish such as pollock, cod, haddock, hake and whiting are FDA/EPA "Best Choices" (2–3 servings a week). Cook frozen breaded fish according to package directions until steaming hot; fish should reach 145°F. Count them toward your weekly fish servings. The same advice applies while breastfeeding (CDC).
Common alternatives
Also listed as
fish sticks, fish fingers, breaded fish, frozen fish fillets, fish nuggets, fish sandwich, fried fish fillet
Sources
- FDA: Advice about Eating Fish
- USDA/FSIS: Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart
- CDC: Maternal Diet and Breastfeeding
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.