To keep both mom and baby healthy, avoid these foods:
- Rare, raw or undercooked meats and poultry
- Raw fish and shellfish (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, oysters, mussels, scallops)
- Fish containing high levels of mercury (swordfish, tilefish, king mackerel and shark)
- Raw or undercooked eggs and foods that contain them (French toast, homemade Caesar salad dressing, Hollandaise sauce, raw cookie dough)
- Raw sprouts (alfalfa, clover, radish)
- Refrigerated smoked seafood, pate and meat spreads
- Unpasteurized dairy products ("raw" milk and fresh, soft cheeses)
- Unpasteurized fruit and vegetable juices
September is National Food Safety Education Month. To learn more about how to lessen your risk of food poisoning, visit www.homefoodsafety.org.
Information from American Dietetic Association's Tip of the Day.
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