Pregnancy food guidance
Melon
Usually OK—Wash and refrigerate
Melon is generally fine when the rind is washed before cutting and cut fruit is refrigerated.
What changes the answer for Melon
- Wash the rind before cutting.
- Refrigerate cut melon.
- Discard cut melon left out more than two hours.
Why it matters for Melon
Cutting can transfer germs from the rind to the flesh.
Practical takeaway
Wash first and keep cut melon cold.
Sources and review details
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- Guidance region
- United States