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Can I eat tuna while pregnant?

Tuna questions are mostly about mercury level, serving frequency and the type of tuna.

Short answer

Some tuna can fit into pregnancy diets in limited amounts, but high-mercury tuna should be limited or avoided.

Safety note Limit by tuna type

What matters for tuna

  • Mercury varies by tuna species.
  • Albacore usually has more mercury than light tuna.
  • Raw tuna adds separate food safety risk.

What to check first

  • Is it light tuna, albacore or bigeye?
  • How much tuna have you eaten this week?
  • Is it cooked or raw?

Safer next steps

  • Choose lower-mercury seafood.
  • Keep portions moderate.
  • Avoid raw tuna sushi or poke.

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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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