The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has an ongoing commitment to inform expectant mothers about the potential risks of foodborne illnesses, a special concern for pregnant women. The new bilingual public education campaign,
Food Safety for Moms-to-Be, features an educator’s kit for health care professionals and a Web site to help educate expectant mothers and others about the food safety risks of
Listeria monocytogenes, methylmercury, and
Toxoplasmosis.
The Web site provides food safety information for women who are pregnant, who are planning to become pregnant, and who have already delivered their babies, including articles on food safety and health tips; the Educator’s Resource Guide; a PowerPoint presentation; handouts; a poster; a video; preventive steps known as Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill; and more to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
To access Food Safety for Moms-to-Be information and materials, go to http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/pregnancy.html.
