Pregnancy food guidance
Cod
Usually OK—When cooked
Cooked cod is a lower-mercury fish that can count toward weekly seafood guidance.
What changes the answer for Cod
- Cook to 145°F or until opaque and flaky.
- Vary the fish you eat during the week.
Why it matters for Cod
The Bump lists cod among lower-mercury options, and FDA recommends 8 to 12 ounces of varied lower-mercury fish weekly.
Practical takeaway
Choose baked, broiled or otherwise thoroughly cooked cod.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States
- FDA: Questions and Answers About Eating Fish (opens in a new tab)Checked
- The Bump: Top Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy (opens in a new tab)Checked Medically reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD