Jacksonville, FL
A 38-year-old female asked:
28 weeks pregnant and ate french fries with black spots. will this cause problems for my baby? i will avoid in future but wanted to know risk.
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Maureen Zibohanswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Should be ok: This sounds benign but try to eat healthy foods while pregnant.
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Ew Christensenanswered
Family Medicine 29 years experience
Not a problem: The black spots should not be a problem. Please stick to a healthy whole food diet to give you and your baby the best possible health. Take care!
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated May 9, 2015
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