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\u00a0FoodSafety.gov developed and published the following message about foods to avoid while pregnant.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n

\"foods\"<\/a>Because pregnancy affects your immune system, you and your unborn baby are more susceptible to the bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are in some foods and can cause foodborne illness. Even if you don\u2019t feel sick, some \u201cbugs\u201d like Listeria<\/i> and Toxoplasma<\/i>\u00a0can infect your baby and cause serious health problems. Your baby is also sensitive to toxins from the foods that you eat, such as mercury in certain kinds of fish.<\/p>\n

Keep this checklist handy to help ensure that you and your unborn baby stay healthy and safe. Be sure to invest in a food thermometer to check the temperatures of cooked foods.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t Eat These Foods<\/b><\/td>\nWhy<\/b><\/td>\nWhat to Do<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soft CHEESES made from unpasteurized milk, including Brie, feta, Camembert, Roquefort, queso blanco, and queso fresco<\/b><\/td>\nMay contain E. coli<\/i> or Listeria<\/i>.<\/td>\nEat hard cheeses, such as cheddar or Swiss. Or, check the label and make sure that the cheese is made from pasteurized milk.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Raw COOKIE\u00a0DOUGH or CAKE\u00a0BATTER<\/b><\/td>\nMay contain Salmonella<\/i>.<\/td>\nBake the cookies and cake. Don\u2019t lick the spoon!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Certain kinds of FISH, such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish (golden or white snapper)<\/b><\/td>\nContains high levels of mercury.<\/td>\nEat up to 12 ounces a week of fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury, such as shrimp, salmon, pollock, and catfish.Limit consumption of albacore tuna to 6 ounces per week.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Raw or undercooked FISH (sushi)<\/b><\/td>\nMay contain parasites or bacteria.<\/td>\nCook fish to 145\u00b0 F.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unpasteurized JUICE or cider (including fresh squeezed)<\/b><\/td>\nMay contain E. coli<\/i>.<\/td>\nDrink pasteurized juice. Bring unpasteurized juice or cider to a rolling boil and boil for at least 1 minute before drinking.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unpasteurized MILK<\/b><\/td>\nMay contain bacteria such as Campylobacter<\/i>, E. coli,<\/i> Listeria<\/i>, or Salmonella<\/i>.<\/td>\nDrink pasteurized milk.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SALADS made in a store, such as ham salad, chicken salad, and seafood salad.<\/b><\/td>\nMay contain Listeria<\/i>.<\/td>\nMake salads at home, following the food safety basics: clean, separate, cook, and chill.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Raw SHELLFISH, such as oysters and clams<\/b><\/td>\nMay contain Vibrio<\/i> bacteria.<\/td>\nCook shellfish to 145\u00b0 F.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Raw or undercooked SPROUTS, such as alfalfa, clover, mung bean, and radish<\/b><\/td>\nMay contain E. coli<\/i> or Salmonella<\/i>.<\/td>\nCook sprouts thoroughly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Be Careful with These Foods<\/b><\/td>\nWhy<\/b><\/td>\nWhat to Do<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hot dogs, luncheon meats, cold cuts, fermented or dry sausage, and other deli-style meat and poultry<\/b><\/td>\nMay contain Listeria<\/i>.<\/td>\nEven if the label says that the meat is precooked, reheat these meats to steaming hot or 165\u00b0 F before eating.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eggs and pasteurized egg products<\/b><\/td>\nUndercooked eggs may contain Salmonella<\/i>.<\/td>\nCook eggs until yolks are firm. Cook casseroles and other dishes containing eggs or egg products to 160\u00b0 F.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eggnog<\/b><\/td>\nHomemade eggnog may contain uncooked eggs, which may contain Salmonella<\/i>.<\/td>\nMake eggnog with a pasteurized egg product or buy pasteurized eggnog. When you make eggnog or other egg-fortified beverages, cook to 160\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fish<\/b><\/td>\nMay contain parasites or bacteria.<\/td>\nCook fish to 145\u00b0 F.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ice cream<\/b><\/td>\nHomemade ice cream may contain uncooked eggs, which may contain Salmonella<\/i>.<\/td>\nMake ice cream with a pasteurized egg product safer by adding the eggs to the amount of liquid called for in the recipe, then heating the mixture thoroughly..<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meat: Beef, veal, lamb, and pork (including ground meat)<\/b><\/td>\nUndercooked meat may contain E. coli<\/i>.<\/td>\nCook beef, veal, and lamb steaks and roasts to 145\u00b0 F. Cook pork to 160\u00b0 F. Cook all ground meats to 160\u00b0 F.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meat spread or pate<\/b><\/td>\nUnpasteurized refrigerated pates or meat spreads may contain Listeria.<\/i><\/td>\nEat canned versions, which are safe.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Poultry and stuffing (including ground poultry)<\/b><\/td>\nUndercooked meat may contain bacteria such as Campylobacter<\/i> or Salmonella.<\/i><\/td>\nCook poultry to 165\u00b0 F. If the poultry is stuffed, cook the stuffing to 165\u00b0 F. Better yet, cook the stuffing separately.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Smoked seafood<\/b><\/td>\nRefrigerated versions are not safe, unless they have been cooked to 165\u00b0 F.<\/td>\nEat canned versions, which are safe, or cook to 165\u00b0 F.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Eat foods that are good for you and have a healthier pregnancy!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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