Can I eat sunny side up eggs while pregnant?
Whether sunny-side-up eggs are safe depends on where you live and the type of egg.
Emily · mom-to-be
Grounded in ACOG, FDA & NHS guidance
My dear mama, whether you can enjoy a sunny-side-up egg with a runny yolk really depends on the egg itself and the food safety guidelines in your region. In the UK, the NHS and Food Standards Agency advise that it's safe to eat raw or partially cooked hen eggs, like sunny-side-up with a runny yolk, *as long as they carry the British Lion mark*. These eggs come from hens vaccinated against salmonella, reducing the risk significantly.
However, if you're in the United States or a region without similar vaccination programs, health authorities like the FDA, ACOG, and CDC generally recommend avoiding raw or undercooked eggs due to the risk of *Salmonella* food poisoning. *Salmonella* can cause severe symptoms which can lead to complications during pregnancy. In these cases, eggs should be cooked until both the yolk and white are firm. The only exception for a runny yolk would be if you specifically use pasteurized eggs, which are heat-treated to kill bacteria.
Always check with your OB for personalized advice, mama.
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