Direct guidance
What to know or do
Avoid a salad that has sat on a buffet, has an uncertain use-by time or contains raw egg or an unpasteurised ingredient. A freshly prepared home version gives clearer control.
What changes the answer
- Whether every ingredient is pasteurised or cooked through
- How the food was chilled, stored, handled and reheated
- The exact species, product label, recall or contamination warning
Check with your care team
When to get individual help
Check the exact item or situation with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist or relevant clinician; the name of a broad category is not enough for a personal decision.