No risks
Mortadella is a cooked cold cut (cooked at over 70°C/158°F during manufacturing). It is allowed during pregnancy.
Eat it quickly after opening and store it in the refrigerator.
To learn more: cold cuts and pregnancy guide.
To learn more, read our comprehensive guide: everything you need to know about this food during pregnancy
Yes, mortadella is allowed during pregnancy. It is a cold cut cooked at over 70°C/158°F during manufacturing, which eliminates the risk of listeriosis and toxoplasmosis.
Mortadella does not pose particular risks during pregnancy because it is cooked. Simply make sure to eat it quickly after opening and store it properly in the refrigerator.
Cooked cold cuts allowed during pregnancy are: mortadella, cooked ham, roast pork, frankfurter-style sausages, white pudding. Eat them quickly after opening.
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