Pregnancy food guidance
Ice cream
Usually OK—If pasteurized
Commercial ice cream made with pasteurized dairy is generally fine.
What changes the answer for Ice cream
- Check for pasteurized dairy and eggs.
- Keep frozen.
- Homemade recipes with raw egg need pasteurized eggs.
Why it matters for Ice cream
Pasteurization and proper freezing address the main routine food-safety questions.
Practical takeaway
Choose a sealed commercial product and check recalls.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States
- CDC: Safer Food Choices (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