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Can I eat mahi mahi while pregnant?

Mahi mahi is an FDA Good Choice, so limit it to one serving that week.

Pregnancy food guidance

Mahi mahi

Limit—One serving that week

Mahi mahi is an FDA Good Choice, so limit it to one serving that week.

What changes the answer for Mahi mahi

  • Have one four-ounce serving and no other fish that week.
  • Cook to 145°F or until opaque and flaky.

Why it matters for Mahi mahi

Mahi mahi has more average mercury than FDA Best Choices.

Practical takeaway

For additional fish meals, choose a Best Choice in a different week.

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United States