Chorizo during pregnancy: can you eat it?

Raw chorizo is not recommended during pregnancy, especially if you are not immune to toxoplasmosis. However, chorizo cooked in a hot dish (pizza, paella) is safe.

The main risk is toxoplasmosis, a parasitic infection that can cause fetal malformations. Since chorizo is dried and not cooked, the Toxoplasma gondii parasite may survive in it.

Yes, cooked chorizo (in a pizza, paella, or hot dish) is safe during pregnancy. Cooking destroys the toxoplasmosis parasite and the listeria bacterium.

If you are immune to toxoplasmosis, there is no risk. Otherwise, speak to your doctor who may prescribe a follow-up serology test. The risk remains statistically low for occasional consumption.