Pregnancy food guidance
Custard
Depends—Cook eggs safely
Custard can be eaten when made with pasteurized dairy and eggs cooked to a safe temperature.
What changes the answer for Custard
- Fully cooked custard: safer.
- Sauce or filling containing raw or lightly cooked unpasteurized egg: avoid.
- Keep refrigerated.
Why it matters for Custard
Some custards and sauces may contain undercooked egg.
Practical takeaway
Choose a fully cooked custard and keep it cold.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States
- CDC: Safer Food Choices (opens in a new tab)Checked
- FDA: Eating Out and Bringing In (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