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Can i eat beef tartare if i'm pregnant?

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Dr. Erica Bial answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Wouldn't risk it.: Eating rare or undercooked foods always poses a risk - but especially when you are pregnant. Why risk it? Beef sold commercially is very often contaminated with many bacteria, and heat is needed to kill them.

Answered 9/14/2013

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Not recommended.: High risk of pathogenic e coli and other infections, for 2 people instead of just 1.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 10/11/2013

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