U.S. pregnancy food guide

Can I eat lettuce while pregnant?

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Was the fruit or vegetable washed before eating?

Rinse produce under running water before cutting or eating. Use clean hands and utensils.

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Was the fruit or vegetable washed before eating?

Rinse produce under running water before cutting or eating. Use clean hands and utensils.

YesNo concerns found

The preparation you confirmed meets the food-safety guidance for this food.

Why this answer
NoAvoid as prepared

This food has not had the preparation recommended during pregnancy.

Why this answer
I'm not sureCheck before eating

The ingredient name alone does not tell us whether it was prepared as recommended.

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These are WithMama's interpretations of the linked U.S. guidance. Each answer applies only to the preparation shown; open it to see its supporting source.

These pages do not verify your package, whole meal, storage, recalls, allergies or individual medical needs.

Published by WithMama using the app's food policy: food-v10-2026-10-01. Source dates describe evidence checks, not a clinician's review of this page.

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