Is Homemade ice cream safe during pregnancy?
Homemade ice cream made with raw eggs isn't recommended in pregnancy. Use a cooked custard base or pasteurized eggs.
PregnancyNot recommended
BreastfeedingUse with care
EvidenceModerate
What the sources say
Mayo Clinic lists homemade ice cream among foods with raw or partly cooked eggs to avoid in pregnancy. FDA recommends pasteurized shell eggs or egg products for recipes where eggs are raw or undercooked, such as homemade ice cream, or cooking egg mixtures to 160°F. Make sure any milk or cream used is pasteurized (CDC).
Common alternatives
Also listed as
custard ice cream homemade, homemade gelato, homemade frozen custard
Sources
- Mayo Clinic: Pregnancy nutrition: Foods to avoid during pregnancy
- FDA: What You Need to Know About Egg Safety
- CDC: Safer Food Choices for Pregnant Women
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.