OK, shortly after opening
If the product is non-refrigerated, meaning it can be stored outside the refrigerator (in a terrine or canned, for example), it can be eaten safely during pregnancy.
Conversely, if the product is refrigerated and can only be stored in the refrigerator, it should be avoided by pregnant women.
Canned rillettes (jar or tin) have undergone high-temperature sterilization that destroys listeria and all pathogens. They are therefore safe as long as the jar is intact.
After opening, eat the rillettes quickly (within 24 to 48 hours) and store them in the refrigerator. Sterilization no longer provides protection once the container is opened.
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Yes, canned rillettes (sterilized jar or tin) are allowed during pregnancy. Sterilization destroys listeria. Eat them quickly after opening.
Sterilized jarred rillettes pose no risk of listeriosis as long as the jar is intact. After opening, eat them within 24 to 48 hours and store them in the refrigerator.
The rule is simple: if the product can be stored outside the refrigerator before opening, 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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