Written by Catherine Saxelby
on Friday, 21 March 2014.
Tagged: healthy eating, pregnancy
THE QUESTION IN FULL
Q. I am pregnant and wonder how do I know which cheeses are okay to eat? Help!
A. Whilst rare, Listeria is a real concern during pregnancy. Listeria (technically Listeria monocytogenes) is a microorganism that may cause an infection called listeriosis due to the consumption of contaminated food.
During pregnancy, it's crucial to avoid eating any suspect food as listeriosis can cause still birth, premature birth or illness in newborns.
The bottom line is to eat all your food as fresh as possible. Buy from places that look clean, have a busy turnover and/or make up things to order (not selling sandwiches that have been made up hours before).
For more information, I can recommend the information on the NSW Health.
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