The only things I avoid are alcohol, chinese (or any for that matter) buffets and I ensure meat is cooked properly

I've eaten deli meats, salami's, soft cheeses etc but all bought and stored by me or know where they have come from - I wouldn't eat cheese/meats off a platter at a party that I didn't know how long it had been out of the fridge etc. I enjoyed cold Christmas ham too

I had a good chat to my OB about this in my first pregnancy, He'd only heard of two cases of listeria in his 40 yr career, and said that as long as I was in control of the food preparation and storage I couldn't really go wrong - but did give the buffet warning just because stuff sits on them at lukewarm temperatures. He also pointed out that Australian bought cheeses are generally pasteurized and to just read the label.

I have a pretty good diet (eat lots of fruit, vegies and all the food groups) - I just eat too much of it hehehehe. DS has no food allergies and isn't fussy when it comes to food. I think a practical approach is needed rather than getting sucked in by the fear campaign that is sometimes overdone IMO. I don't think I am putting my unborn baby at any risk whatsoever with my dietary choices.