Pregnancy food guidance
Caesar dressing
Depends—Ask about the eggs
Caesar dressing is a safer choice when made with pasteurized eggs or when it contains no raw egg.
What changes the answer for Caesar dressing
- Commercial bottled dressing: check the label and storage directions.
- Restaurant or homemade dressing: ask whether pasteurized eggs were used.
- Unpasteurized raw egg: avoid under cautious guidance.
Why it matters for Caesar dressing
Traditional recipes may contain raw egg, which can carry Salmonella.
Practical takeaway
Ask whether the dressing uses pasteurized egg.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States