Pregnancy food guidance
Tilapia
Usually OK—When cooked
Cooked tilapia is a lower-mercury seafood choice.
What changes the answer for Tilapia
- Cook to 145°F or until opaque and flaky.
- Include a variety of fish rather than relying on one species.
Why it matters for Tilapia
FDA lists tilapia among lower-mercury Best Choices.
Practical takeaway
Choose thoroughly cooked tilapia.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States
- FDA: Questions and Answers About Eating Fish (opens in a new tab)Checked
- The Bump: Top Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy (opens in a new tab)Checked Medically reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD