The Center for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines...
- Cook all meats, poultry, and seafood thoroughly
- Wash raw vegetables before cooking
- Avoid unpasturized milk or foods made from it
- Avoid soft cheese (feta, Brie, Camembert).
Hard cheese, cream cheese, and cottage cheeses are safe.
- While the risk associated with deli counter foods is low,
pregnant women may choose to avoid deli meats or reheat them well.
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Pregnant women should also follow
safe food handling and preparation practices.
- Wash hands for 20 seconds before
- Keep raw foods separate
- Wash fruits and vegetables before eating
- Put leftovers in the refrigerator promptly
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