Pregnancy food guidance
Ceviche
Avoid—If seafood is raw
Avoid ceviche made with raw or undercooked seafood during pregnancy.
What changes the answer for Ceviche
- Citrus juice changes texture but does not reliably cook seafood.
- A version made with fully cooked seafood can be safer.
- Check the fish species for mercury guidance.
Why it matters for Ceviche
FDA includes ceviche among raw seafood preparations to avoid during pregnancy.
Practical takeaway
Choose a version made with seafood that was fully cooked before marinating.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States