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I've heard to not eat unparteurized foods while expecting. What foods should I avoid?
Answer:

Pasteurization eliminates bacteria from foods. Most of the milk and yogurt you buy in the grocery store is pasteurized. That's what you want during pregnancy. Some common foods that you may enjoy are not typically pasteurized, however. These include:

  • Ciders and fresh-pressed juices – Check the labeling carefully to make sure they are pasteurized. Steer clear of roadside juices until after pregnancy.
  • Smoothies – Some bottled smoothies and yogurt drinks are not pasteurized.
  • "Raw milk" cheeses – Many delicious soft cheeses, like blue cheeses, brie, feta, Camembert, soft Mexican cheeses and some mozzarellas are not pasteurized. They can carry an illness called listeriosis, which can be dangerous in pregnancy, but is difficult to detect. So avoid the risk.
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