Is it safe?
Smoked salmon
Is smoked salmon safe during pregnancy?
United Kingdom · NHS
LimitOkay in moderation — there are limits worth knowing.
Cold-smoked and cured fish like smoked salmon are fine for most people, but carry a small listeria risk; heating until steaming removes it.
Source: NHSLast reviewed 1 February 2025
United States · FDA, CDC & ACOG
LimitOkay in moderation — there are limits worth knowing.
Avoid refrigerated smoked fish unless it's cooked into a dish; shelf-stable (canned) smoked fish is fine, due to listeria risk.
Source: FDALast reviewed 10 January 2025