Well-being is the focus here. - Maintain distance from uncooked milk, pregnant ladies advised.
The local government in Darmstadt cautions pregnant ladies from drinking raw milk and its derivatives. Lately, there has been a growing trend on social media platforms to encourage the consumption of unprocessed milk, but this could potentially pose risks for expectant mothers, as the "Food Safety Task-Force" of the authority disclosed on Wednesday. "The potential negative effects outweigh any possible advantages from drinking unpasteurized milk," the statement warned. Inchorus bacteria like Listeria, present in raw milk, can cause severe issues. These include miscarriages or the death of newborn babies.
Aside from unpasteurized milk, it is also advised for pregnant women to steer clear of other foods such as raw or barely cooked meat, raw or insufficiently smoked fish, sprouts, raw uncooked berries, or foods made with raw eggs. Pregnant women are identified as one of the most vulnerable groups to food poisoning. Pasteurization, also known as heat treatment, aids in averting diseases.
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Pregnant women in Darmstadt, following the advice of the local government, should avoid consuming raw milk due to potential health risks. Consuming raw milk, particularly while pregnant, could expose expectant mothers to harmful bacteria like Listeria, which can lead to severe diseases such as miscarriages or newborn baby deaths. As a precaution, pregnant women are also advised to avoid other raw or undercooked foods, including raw meat, fish, berries, and eggs, to minimize the risk of food poisoning during pregnancy. Pasteurization, a heat treatment process that helps prevent diseases, is an important consideration for expectant mothers to maintain good nutrition and health during pregnancy.
