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Is it possible, food can cause a birth.defect?
Listeria is dangerous to pregnancy, but it is not food, it is a foodborne pathogen. That is why they don't recommend cold cuts from a deli that might have been sitting in the case a while.
Non-pasteurized milk is not recommended during pregnancy because of listeria concerns also.
Food per se is not going to cause a birth defect. Bad stuff in foods that have not been properly handled can sometimes cause problems in pregnancy.
Non-pasteurized milk is not recommended during pregnancy because of listeria concerns also.
Food per se is not going to cause a birth defect. Bad stuff in foods that have not been properly handled can sometimes cause problems in pregnancy.
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