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Can I eat mayonnaise while pregnant?

Mayonnaise questions usually come down to whether raw or pasteurized eggs were used.

Short answer

Commercial mayonnaise made with pasteurized eggs is usually the safer choice. Be cautious with homemade mayo or sauces with raw egg.

Safety note Choose pasteurized commercial mayo

What matters for mayonnaise

  • Homemade mayo may contain raw egg.
  • Commercial mayo is often made with pasteurized ingredients.
  • Storage and food age still matter.

What to check first

  • Is it store-bought or homemade?
  • Does it contain pasteurized egg?
  • Has the food been refrigerated?

Safer next steps

  • Use sealed commercial mayonnaise.
  • Avoid homemade raw-egg sauces.
  • Skip mayo-based salads that sat out.

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Sources used for safety framing

These pages are written as general food safety reminders and are checked against public guidance from FDA, CDC and NHS resources.

Published by Can I Eat. Last updated 2026-07-07.

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