Pregnant and oysters

1. Oysters are known as a luxury product that are often eaten raw during holidays. However, pregnant women should be careful about eating raw oysters. Oysters can be contaminated with viruses and bacteria that can make people sick. The risks depend mainly on the catch area, the freshness and the preparation of the oyster.

Oysters safety

1. Viruses

Oysters safe for pregnant women?

1. The fact that oysters are "water filters" makes a raw oyster a risky product. Because pregnant women are often more prone to contracting infections from viruses and bacteria, the risks for this group are even greater. Although most infections do not pose a danger to the unborn baby, there is a very small chance that the oyster is contaminated with Listeria. The latter contamination can pose a danger to the unborn baby. It is therefore better for pregnant women to heat oysters before consumption and to avoid raw oysters.

2. The fact that oysters are "water filters" makes a raw oyster a risky product. Because pregnant women are often more prone to contracting infections from viruses and bacteria, the risks for this group are even greater. Although most infections do not pose any danger to the unborn baby, there is a very small chance that the oyster is contaminated with Listeria. The latter contamination can pose a danger to the unborn baby. For pregnant women it is therefore better to heat oysters before consumption and to avoid raw oysters.