1 UNPASTEURISED DAIRY
Say goodbye to all your soft, smelly cheeses, such as brie, camembert and blue cheese – feta, too, if it hasn’t been pasteurised. That’s because unpasteurised cheeses, milk and other dairy products are more likely to grow bacteria, such as listeria.
When you’re pregnant, you’re more susceptible to infection by this nasty little germ. It can cause an illness called listeriosis, which is usually mild for you, but it can harm your baby and, in rare cases, even lead to miscarriage or death. Here’s the good news: nowadays many soft cheeses and feta are made with pasteurised milk, in which case they’re perfectly fine to eat. Always check the label to be sure, and practise this golden rule: if in doubt, leave it out.
2 LIVER
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