Avoid these foods during pregnancy

Raw or semi-cooked meat and seafood

Raw or semi-cooked meat, such as cooked or sushi steak, is associated with the risk of Salmonella poisoning. Salmonella annually afflicts 1.2 million people in the United States, 23,000 admitted to the hospital and killed 450 people. Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.