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Is Pastirma (air-dried cured beef) safe during pregnancy?

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Why?

Cured meat eaten without cooking carries a risk of listeria and toxoplasma. The fenugreek coating is also debated in pregnancy.

Advice

It is safer to skip the raw slices for now. For a small amount fried until steaming hot, please ask your doctor.

General information. Ask your doctor about your personal situation.

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