Avoid undercooked meat, poultry and eggs
During pregnancy, changes in your metabolism and circulation may increase the risk of bacterial food poisoning. Your reaction may be more severe than if you weren’t pregnant. Rarely, your baby may get sick, too.
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- Fully cook all meats and poultry before eating. Look for the juices to run clear, but use a meat thermometer to make sure.
- Cook hot dogs and warm processed deli meats, such as bologna, until they’re steaming hot — or avoid them completely. They can be sources of a rare but potentially serious food-borne illness known as listeriosis.
- Avoid refrigerated pates and meat spreads. Canned and shelf-stable versions, however, are OK.
- Don’t buy raw poultry that’s been pre-stuffed. Raw juice that mixes with the stuffing can cause bacterial growth. Frozen poultry that’s been pre-stuffed is safe when cooked from its frozen state.
- Cook eggs until the egg yolks and whites are firm. Raw eggs can be contaminated with the harmful bacteria salmonella. Avoid foods made with raw or partially cooked eggs, such as eggnog and hollandaise sauce.
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