Are Salami, Sausages, and Cold Cuts Safe During Pregnancy? A Doctor ExplainsProcessed meats are not always strictly off-limits during pregnancy, but they need extra caution. Cold cuts, ham, salami, sausages, bacon and hot dogs may carry listeria or toxoplasmosis risks if not handled or heated properly. Safer choices include freshly cooked lean meats, pulses, eggs, paneer and low-mercury fish. We explain in detail, with inputs from a doctor.
