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Can I eat runny eggs while pregnant?

Egg safety during pregnancy usually depends on whether the egg is fully cooked or pasteurized.

Short answer

Fully cooked eggs are the safer default. Runny or undercooked eggs may be riskier unless made with pasteurized eggs under trusted handling.

Safety note Prefer fully cooked

What matters for runny eggs

  • Undercooked eggs can carry salmonella.
  • Pasteurized eggs reduce risk.
  • Sauces and desserts can also contain raw egg.

What to check first

  • Are the yolk and white fully set?
  • Were pasteurized eggs used?
  • Is there raw egg in sauce, mousse or dressing?

Safer next steps

  • Order eggs hard-cooked.
  • Use pasteurized eggs for homemade recipes.
  • Skip raw egg sauces when unsure.

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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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