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Smoked salmon?

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bunny85 · 03/04/2015 13:05

Hi girls, does anyone know if smoked salmon is ok to eat during pregnancy? The one that comes ready to eat. Internet says different things... I've eaten a sandwich with it just now but feeling a bit uneasy now...

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comeagainforbigfudge · 03/04/2015 13:11

I'm sure it's fine.

I believe it's to do with how it's cured.
The US way isn't safe but I can't remember the differences. Hopefully someone with a better brain than me will come along and help reassure you better than I

TelephoneEggGnawingMachine · 03/04/2015 13:13

Hot smoked - yes.
Cold smoked - no, not ideal.

However, you've eaten it now. No point worrying about it. In fact the chances of anything bad happening as a result of this, is very low.

AFAIK, the guidelines over what can & can't safely be eaten during pregnancy a) are mostly very recent, and b) vary significantly from one country to another.

Try not to worry - chances are, it will have made no difference whatsoever.

Lemondrizzletwunt · 03/04/2015 13:16

www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/foods-to-avoid-pregnant.aspx#Smoked

When in doubt, look at the NHS website.

And relax! It'll be a long 9 months if you worry constantly! I can say this because I am 10 weeks and like to worry a lot too

applecore0317 · 03/04/2015 13:21

Its ok but only a few times a week. I checked this as I love the stuff, nhs website says that farmed salmon carries an extremely low risk of having parasites

BumWad · 03/04/2015 14:32

Cooked smoked yes not sure about uncooked

Hellohellohowareyou · 03/04/2015 14:40

Smoked salmon is safe in pregnancy. I've had some for lunch today, I don't have it often but it's nice for a treat

FlumptyDumpty · 03/04/2015 15:18

My consultant obstetrician told me it was fine. The smoking process kills any nasties. So enjoy!

enviousllama · 03/04/2015 15:56

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GlitzAndGigglesx · 03/04/2015 16:01

Well I'm making smoked salmon fishcakes for dinner and have eaten it prior to this and all is fine. We're told to avoid certain fish due to the mercury

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bunny85 · 03/04/2015 20:38

Thank you so much girlies. I feel much better and going to indulge in the second sandwich now!

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birchwoods · 04/04/2015 20:48

Most shop-bought smoked salmon has also been frozen so even lower risk. It's fine, enjoy!

u32ng · 06/04/2015 22:07

Don't worry about it now. Just avoid if from now on if you're uncomfortable with the idea.

If it helps, I was pre-12 weeks and went away on a business trip, got a total hankering for food and long story short I scoffed a whole mini packet of M&S smoked salmon It was tasty tho!

DS is fine

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