Foods that may increase the risk of toxoplasmosis are those that are most likely to be contaminated by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, such as undercooked meat, for example.
In addition, to avoid contamination it is also important to take care in the handling of raw meat, avoiding putting your hands to the eyes or mouth when preparing the meat, always wash your hands carefully after handling meat and also always wash the surfaces and kitchen utensils that had been in contact with raw meat, wearing gloves.
List of foods at risk of transmitting toxoplasmosis
The main foods that can transmit toxoplasmosis and therefore should not be consumed during pregnancy when the pregnant is not immune to toxoplasmosis are:
- Raw meat, poorly cooked, such as carpaccio or with tartar sauce,
- Uncooked smoked meats, such as bacon, ham, mortadella,
- Liver steak, neither liver pate,
- Fruits, vegetables and greens that have not been washed;
- Unfiltered or unboiled water.
To avoid the risk, when eating out, you should also avoid any type of salad or other raw foods as they may be contaminated.
Toxoplasmosis is a disease that can be transmitted from the mother to the baby, through the placenta, causing serious changes, and may even lead to abortion.
