Is Homemade mayonnaise & aioli safe during pregnancy?
Skip homemade or house-made mayo and aioli made with raw eggs. Choose versions made with pasteurized eggs.
PregnancyNot recommended
BreastfeedingUse with care
EvidenceModerate
What the sources say
ACOG advises avoiding homemade mayonnaise and dressings that use raw eggs during pregnancy because of Salmonella risk; CDC suggests pasteurized eggs in foods that won't be cooked, like dressings. Commercial shelf-stable mayonnaise isn't the concern raised in these sources; check that the label lists pasteurized eggs if unsure.
Common alternatives
Also listed as
homemade mayo, homemade mayonnaise, fresh mayonnaise, aioli, homemade aioli, garlic aioli, fresh aioli, house-made mayo
Sources
- ACOG: The Top 6 Pregnancy Questions I Hear From First-Time Moms
- CDC: Safer Food Choices for Pregnant Women
- FDA: What You Need to Know About Egg Safety
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.