Schnecken und Meeresfrüchte in der Schwangerschaft: Quecksilber und Sicherheitsbedenken

Avoid escargot and high-mercury seafood during pregnancy.

• Escargot (land snails): Risk of parasitic infection (rat lungworm, Angiostrongylus cantonensis) if undercooked. Also potential pesticide contamination.
• High-mercury fish: Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, bigeye tuna—mercury harms fetal neurodevelopment.
• Moderate-mercury: Limit albacore tuna, halibut, snapper to 6 oz/week.
• Low-mercury (safe 2–3 servings/week): Salmon, shrimp, crab, scallops, tilapia, cod, canned light tuna.

Always cook seafood to 145°F (63°C). Discuss dietary choices with your prenatal provider.