Question 1

Ripe papaya — eat freely?

Accepted Answer

Yes — ripe papaya is safe in moderation · No — papaya is always avoided · Only after first trimester

Question 2

Mozzarella on pizza — OK?

Accepted Answer

Yes — pasteurised, hard, or thoroughly cooked · Avoid all cheese · Only if cold

Question 3

Smoked salmon sandwich — pregnancy-safe?

Accepted Answer

OK if cold-smoked + UK shop-bought · Avoid all smoked fish · Only if from a sushi bar

Question 4

Runny yolk on a fried egg?

Accepted Answer

OK with British Lion-stamped eggs · Never runny — fully cooked always

Question 5

Liver pâté on toast?

Accepted Answer

Safe — protein · Avoid — vitamin A risk + listeria · Only T3

Question 6

Cold deli ham sandwich?

Accepted Answer

Safe · Listeria risk — heat until steaming or skip

Question 7

1 espresso a day?

Accepted Answer

Fine — well under 200 mg cap · Avoid all caffeine

Question 8

Tuna steak — how often is safe?

Accepted Answer

1-2 per week (mercury limit) · Avoid all tuna · Daily is fine