Can pregnant women eat prosciutto?

Prosciutto is generally named on lists of foods that pregnant women should avoid. This meat, often served cold, poses a slight but serious risk to the woman and her unborn baby because it can cause a food-borne illness called listeria. read more

In Italy you are advised to not eat prosciutto crudo (like Parma Ham) if you aren't immune for Toxoplasmosis. Otherwise it is fine. read more

Why Avoid Prosciutto during Pregnancy: The reason to avoid prosciutto when pregnant is that it poses the risk of the bacterial infection with listeria. This infection can cause mild gastrointestinal distress but it can even lead to miscarriage and preterm labour. read more