Hi Lilli,

I wouldn't stop eating out hon - ust pick foods you feel comfortable with and try to eat at places that you trust. The risk of listeria depends on the food itself. I recall Alan mentioning that you are more likely to get listeria during the THIRD trimester than the first two. Occassional lose bowels wouldn't necessarily be a sign that you have listeria as being pregnant in itself can do all kinds of wonderful things with your bowel movements. If you are at all worried that you have listeria, have a chat to your health care provider and see what they say. In the meantime, try and relax and rest assured that listeria is pretty rare.

HTH

MG