Is Runny or raw eggs safe during pregnancy?
Not recommended during pregnancy unless the eggs are pasteurized. Cook eggs until both yolk and white are firm.
What the sources say
CDC and FDA advise people who are pregnant to avoid raw or undercooked (runny) eggs and foods made with them because of Salmonella. Cook eggs until the yolk and white are firm; scrambled eggs shouldn't be runny. For dishes served runny or raw, FDA and CDC suggest pasteurized in-shell eggs or pasteurized egg products. FDA's safe-handling advice (keep eggs refrigerated, cook until yolks are firm) applies to everyone, including while breastfeeding.
Common alternatives
Also listed as
runny eggs, raw eggs, raw egg, soft-boiled egg, soft boiled eggs, over easy eggs, sunny side up, poached egg, soft scrambled eggs, jammy egg, runny yolk, undercooked eggs
Sources
- CDC: Safer Food Choices for Pregnant Women
- FDA: What You Need to Know About Egg Safety
- ACOG: The Top 6 Pregnancy Questions I Hear From First-Time Moms
- Mayo Clinic: Pregnancy nutrition: Foods to avoid during pregnancy
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.