Pregnancy food guidance
Scallops
Usually OK—When cooked
Thoroughly cooked scallops are a lower-mercury seafood choice.
What changes the answer for Scallops
- Cook until the flesh is milky white or opaque and firm.
- Avoid raw or undercooked scallops.
Why it matters for Scallops
FDA lists scallops among lower-mercury choices, while raw shellfish carries microbial risk.
Practical takeaway
Order scallops fully cooked through.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States