Question for those who love sushi

EDWHIP · October 2010

Hi-

I finally got my appetite back last night and dragged my husband to our local sushi bar. Although I was craving the raw stuff, I stuck with the veggie rolls and miso soup....that is until I came upon the spider roll. For those of you who don't know the spider, it's cooked crab, avocado, sprouts, rice, seaweed and tobiko (fish eggs). My question- is tobiko okay to eat? I should have asked before b/c I already ate it...ha! I was so ravenous from not eating in 6 weeks that I went crazy. I asked my waitress and she told me that Japanese pregnant woman eat sushi all the time, but that it was ultimately up to me. I know that the raw fish is not a great idea, but was wondering if anyone could tell me about the tobiko?

Thanks!

Scout05 · October 2010

If you've eaten there before, and never had a problem, you should be fine.

I eat cooked fish and veggie sushi, without the tobiko, because that is my comfort level. But I'm sure you're fine.

HappyGoLuckyGal · October 2010

I'm no help with your question, but I can relate to your cravings. I've been dreaming about my favorite sushi place for the last week. I think I need a veggie roll very soon, but I'll definitely miss the sashimi.

jessjo04 · October 2010

I'm sure you're fine. My OB ok'd sushi in general as long as its in moderation. I'm considering sharing a spicy tuna roll with DH soon. And as far as I know, the issue would be possible food posioning, and if you had it last night and youre not sick this morning, I'd say you have nothing to worry about.

bradyg927 · October 2010

If you don't feel sick, I'm sure you are fine. I've been eating veggie rolls and shrimp tempura rolls, but omg i miss the raw stuff

But like other people said, the risk is food poisoning and bacteria. If you felt fine after eating it, I'm sure everything is alright

kerryd103 · October 2010

Good question! I was wondering the same thing too on Saturday night when I was eating cooked rolls. I decided to eat the Tobiko... I was drooling over the sushi pieces! I'm not concerned about the small amount of Tobiko. I don't plan to eat it much- but if anyone knows it's not good, of course I'll reconsider. Can't wait to eat "real" sushi again!

MamabirdtoBe · October 2010

You're fine. If you've never been sick before, you're okay. Just go to a reputable place and chow down on that sushi!

Before I was pregnant, I'd eat sushi 2-3 times a month. In the beginning I was scared and stuck to cooked rolls, but would grab a roll or two of the raw ones off my husband's plate. A couple nights ago I just caved and got my usual raw rolls. The restauraunt is always busy, I've never been sick there, and the chance of risk is super low.

GreenBride624 · October 2010

I actually didn't start eating sushi until I was pg with DD! I stuck to the California roll (cooked crab, cucumber, & avocado) and veggie rolls.

Sidenote - now I am craving sushi... I might have to change my lunch plans! Smile

CurlGurl1 · October 2010

My doctor also ok'ed sushi consumption for me so long as it was from a reputable place, made fresh (I wouldn't buy the the stuff at the market or those all you can eat places where sushi is left out, who knows how long its been sitting out there), and I consider the mercury content (and there's so little fish in each roll, it's hardly a worry).

ButterBean13 · October 2010

Sushi is craving #1 for me. I eat about 1/2 cooked and 1/2 raw when I go. I've been eating sushi at the same place for years, pretty frequently, and I've never been sick. I do try to avoid the tuna rolls due to mercury. Sushi is a great way to get your DHA... especially if you can't eat cooked fish due to food aversions.

And FYI - california rolls are not made from crab.. they use imitation crab that is basically cod that has been dyed and formed to look like crab... but it is cooked.

Scout05 · October 2010

ButterBean13:

Sushi is craving #1 for me. I eat about 1/2 cooked and 1/2 raw when I go. I've been eating sushi at the same place for years, pretty frequently, and I've never been sick. I do try to avoid the tuna rolls due to mercury. Sushi is a great way to get your DHA... especially if you can't eat cooked fish due to food aversions.

And FYI - california rolls are not made from crab.. they use imitation crab that is basically cod that has been dyed and formed to look like crab... but it is cooked.

They make it with real crab at our favorite place. It's one of their signature items. It's yummy!

alwaysfare · October 2010

I would kill for raw sushi after reading this thread. Seriously it is my favorite thing ever.

elottino · October 2010

The spider roll is my absolute favorite!!! I wish we were going to be in town this weekend, so I can go get some.

I don't think the tobikko would have the parasites raw fish might, and it's on the low end of the mercury list. Eat it up! The health department requirements for fish and shellfish are so strict, I don't worry about sushi.

BBColt78 · October 2010

Yes yes! I've had sushi about 4 times now. I can't wait. Like PP said, I've been eating the cooked mostly and I did have some what you mentioned, OP. I go to my regular places only. Tomorrow we will be going to a new place with friends and I will only be eating cooked rolls.

Is it just me, or do we need a giant sushi outing in May? Bring out the raw rolls. I'm going to tear it up!

armandos_girl · October 2010

alwaysfare:
I would kill for raw sushi after reading this thread. Seriously it is my favorite thing ever.

Same here.

We had a "sushi date" planned with friends right after I found out I was pregnant. I (mostly) avoided the raw sushi because we were making it at home and I don't trust that the grocery store's fish is on the same level as the sushi restaurants we go to. I did steal a piece of my husband's plate though. It was too much to resist.

GreenBride624 · October 2010

ambrandau2:
ButterBean13:

Sushi is craving #1 for me. I eat about 1/2 cooked and 1/2 raw when I go. I've been eating sushi at the same place for years, pretty frequently, and I've never been sick. I do try to avoid the tuna rolls due to mercury. Sushi is a great way to get your DHA... especially if you can't eat cooked fish due to food aversions.

And FYI - california rolls are not made from crab.. they use imitation crab that is basically cod that has been dyed and formed to look like crab... but it is cooked.

They make it with real crab at our favorite place. It's one of their signature items. It's yummy!

This!

shaindelr · October 2010

I *so* wish we could have a sushi outing in May. How fun would that be? :-) I actually brought up wanting a sushi date after the baby's here. The best sushi around here is about 3 hours away, though. *Sigh* Something to plan for, at least!

Alirebco · October 2010

I've been eating raw sushi the whole time I've been pregnant. I've never gotten sick from our local sushi joint and most of the time fish is frozen and therefore doesn't have parasites.

comfortable · October 2010

I've been sticking to the cooked stuff - I also avoid sprouts in general. As the first person who replied said, if you've never had any problems, I wouldn't worry. I just try to follow the guidelines about which types of fish/quantities. It is so frustrating that the only things I want to eat are things I'm not "supposed" to have.

Here is a link which lists the ratings for mercury for various fish:

https://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/sushimercury.htm

EDWHIP · October 2010

Thank you everyone who replied. I feel so much better about it! I would definately love a big sushi outing in May. If anyone's reading this, who's in? We might have to order take out and eat while we bump.

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