Kahlan - I too am quite wary of Listeria (outbreak in NSW recently - or so I am told). All you can do is follow the instructions.

I have stopped eating sliced meats (ham, turkey etc) although I believe that ham on the bone is ok.

For work lunch break - I have got one place that I trust for sandwiches and salads. I know that they re-wash the lettuce when it comes in and I have told them I am pregnant and explained my fears of Listeria - they are very understanding and reassure me that they take all precautions.

I try not to eat leftovers, but sometimes I can't help myself.

Avoid the soft cheses - even though in Australia the cheese has to be pasturised (unpasturised is the baddie you REALLY want to avoid).

Wash your hands, fruit and veges really well before eating them raw. (like HM said - the basics you would do anyway).

High temps will kill it, but storing at 4 degrees or below will not prevent it growing like some other bacterias.

And I really think you just have a bit of heartburn, morning sickness or indigestion - I don't want to scare you, but you probably won't know if you have been effected by listeria.

Try not to stress. I'm slowly starting to own the fear and let it go - Slowly.

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