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My wife is 10 weeks pregnant. about two weeks ago, she drank a smoothie with some frozen strawberries that we just found out have been recalled for possible listeria contamination. no symptoms for her or other 2 people who drank it. should we worry?

Q: my wife is 10 weeks pregnant. about two weeks ago, she drank a smoothie with some frozen strawberries that we just found out have been recalled for possible listeria contamination. no symptoms for her or other 2 people who drank it. should we worry?

: Here's some important information regarding Listeria and pregnancy: ref: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/listeria-and-pregnancy# Although she has no symptoms it may be wise to talk with her OBGYN. It can sometimes take two months for symptoms to appear.

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Here's some important information regarding Listeria and pregnancy: ref: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/listeria-and-pregnancy# Although she has no symptoms it may be wise to talk with her OBGYN. It can sometimes take two months for symptoms to appear.

Answered 6/23/2023

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A member asked:

My wife is 10 weeks pregnant. about two weeks ago, she drank a smoothie with some frozen strawberries that we just found out have been recalled for possible listeria contamination. no symptoms for her or other 2 people who drank it. should we worry?

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