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Foods that pose a potential risk due to bacteria or parasites:

  • Undercooked or raw eggs: Anything from poached eggs and mayo to meringues can pose a salmonella bacteria risk.
  • Unpasteurized soft cheeses: Calcium is great for you and your baby, but soft, moldy cheeses (i.e. brie or blue cheese) could potentially contain listeria if they're made with unpasteurized milk. Ask your server to confirm for you!
  • Unpasteurized juices: These can contain harmful bacteria — check the label to make sure the juices you drink and add to smoothies are pasteurized.
  • Cured, smoked, rare, or undercooked meats: These pose the risk of toxoplasmosis — a rare parasite. To avoid any risk, ask for your steaks and burgers well done, and lay off the prosciutto (we know, torture).
  • Raw fish: It can cause food poisoning and pose risks of both parasites and bacteria.
  • Raw fruits and vegetables: Rinse everything before eating or prepping, even if the outer peel won't be consumed, and cut off damaged or bruised portions when possible as bacteria can thrive in those areas. (The risk of toxoplasmosis is also posed when consuming unwashed raw produce.)
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