OK if in sterilized can
Canned (sterilized) pâté is safe during pregnancy. Pâté sold at the deli counter, in a fresh terrine, or homemade is not recommended.
Check: if the product can be stored outside the refrigerator, it is sterilized and safe.
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Sterilized canned pâté is allowed during pregnancy. Fresh pâté (sold at the deli counter, in a refrigerated terrine, or homemade) is not recommended due to the risk of listeriosis.
The risk is listeriosis. Refrigerated pâtés and terrines are among the products most frequently involved in listeriosis outbreaks. Sterilized canned products do not carry this risk.
Yes, canned pâté (sterilized tin or jar) is safe during pregnancy. Sterilization destroys listeria. Eat it quickly after opening.
If the pâté can be stored outside the refrigerator before opening (in a metal tin or glass jar), it is sterilized and safe. If it must be refrigerated from the time of purchase, it is not recommended during pregnancy.
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