Pregnancy food guidance
Raw flour
Avoid
Do not eat raw flour, dough or batter. Cook flour-containing foods according to the recipe or package directions.
What changes the answer for Raw flour
- Raw dough or batter: avoid.
- Cooked or baked through: safer.
- Do not taste batter to check seasoning.
Why it matters for Raw flour
Flour is a raw agricultural product and can contain harmful germs.
Practical takeaway
Wait until the food is fully cooked before tasting it.
Sources and review details
- Review status
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- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States