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In this section: People at Risk of Foodborne Illness

Food Safety for Pregnant Women and Their Unborn Babies

Food Safety for Moms-to-Be
What you need to know about food safety before, during, and after pregnancy.

Preventing Listeriosis In Pregnant Hispanic Women in the U.S.
Community Educator's Guide to a serious foodborne risk from unpasteurized milk and cheeses.

Food Safety Booklet for Pregnant Women, Their Unborn Babies, and Children Under Five
This booklet is designed to provide practical guidance on how to reduce your risk of foodborne illness.

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Advice About Eating Fish - Family eating fish together

Advice about Eating Fish: For those who might become or are pregnant or breastfeeding and children ages 1 - 11 years

FDA and EPA issued advice about eating fish that incorporates the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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