Active discussions

Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

Set a reminder

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Original poster

Oxtail

4 replies

ChateauProvence · 30/07/2023 10:59

Hi All, I’m finding conflicting advice online I am going out for Sunday lunch today and the Yorkshire pudding is filled with oxtail - I was just wondering if oxtail is safe to eat during pregnancy? Thanks

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
MrsSkylerWhite · 30/07/2023 10:59

It will have been cooked for a long time, so fine.

ditalini · 30/07/2023 11:10

I couldn't work out why it wouldn't be, since it's generally cooked as a long slow braise.

When I googled, as I'm assuming you did, there were some bits and pieces that came up about toxoplasmosis, but if you actually look at the links it's not at all clear cut, is not implicating oxtail specifically, and in any case is about inadequate food hygiene practices.

If you're going to a reputable restaurant then it will be fine. If the restaurant has poor hygiene then I'd not be eating there at all quite frankly.

However, if you have severe anxiety around food in pregnancy and this is going to niggle at you then one Sunday lunch isn't worth it, even if your fear is completely unfounded.

cocksstrideintheevening · 30/07/2023 11:14

Why wouldn't it be?

Original poster
ChateauProvence · 30/07/2023 11:36

Thank you! I will relax and enjoy my Sunday lunch!

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page