ℹ️Myth BustedCurated
Caesar Salad
Caesar salad is safe while breastfeeding! The concern about raw egg in Caesar dressing was a pregnancy restriction — it doesn't apply once you're nursing.
Myth: Raw egg in Caesar dressing was a pregnancy restriction. Foodborne pathogens do not pass through breast milk, making Caesar salad safe while breastfeeding.
Traditional Caesar dressing contains raw egg yolk, anchovy paste, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Parmesan. During pregnancy, raw egg was a Salmonella concern. During breastfeeding, Salmonella does not transfer through breast milk. Restaurant Caesar dressings in the US are often made with pasteurized egg anyway. Enjoy the full salad!
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
Was this helpful?