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The basic rules of food safety at home

Preparing food at home becomes an important issue when you are pregnant. Choose foods carefully from shops with a high standard of cleanliness and with a high turnover of food so you know what you buy is fresh. Wash raw vegetables and store them away from other foods. Wrap or cover raw meat and store well…

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Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy

Toxoplasmosis is an illness caused by a tiny parasite called toxoplasma gondii. Like listeriosis, toxoplasmosis is usually only a problem if it passes from a mother to her baby during pregnancy. A mother may not even notice if she catches toxoplasmosis or she may have just mild, flu-like symptoms. The harm caused to her baby will depend on…

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Eating out and about when pregnant

When you’re pregnant and at dinner with friends, going on holiday or eating out at a restaurant, wising up on a few food safety issues will help you relax. There are plenty of choices available to you that are safe and nutritious. Eating out and about Out of your own kitchen, you may sometimes be faced with dietary…

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Preparing food for your family

It’s very important to prepare food safely, especially when you are pregnant or have a young family, to help stop harmful bacteria from spreading and growing. Wash your hands Your hands can easily spread bacteria around the kitchen and onto food. This is why it’s important to always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water at each…

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