Pregnancy food guidance
Salami
Depends—Cook for cautious choice
For the cautious choice, heat salami until steaming rather than eating it cold.
What changes the answer for Salami
- Cold ready-to-eat salami: treat like other deli meat.
- Cooked until steaming: safer.
- Keep refrigerated varieties cold.
Why it matters for Salami
Ready-to-eat meats can carry foodborne-illness risk after processing.
Practical takeaway
Choose it thoroughly heated on pizza or in another cooked dish.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States