Pregnancy food guidance
Smoked fish
Depends—Storage and cooking matter
Refrigerated smoked fish needs more caution. Use it in a cooked dish or choose a shelf-stable product.
What changes the answer for Smoked fish
- Refrigerated ready-to-eat smoked fish: avoid unless cooked in a dish.
- Shelf-stable canned or pouched product: follow package directions.
- Check the fish species for mercury guidance.
Why it matters for Smoked fish
Refrigerated ready-to-eat seafood can be a Listeria risk.
Practical takeaway
Use refrigerated smoked salmon only when cooked until steaming.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States