How can I avoid food poisoning during pregnancy?

Food safety is important during pregnancy. To avoid getting sick, follow all of your doctor’s instructions for preparing food, and avoid foods that aren’t pregnancy-safe. 1 : washing your hands before handling food 2 : thoroughly washing all fruit and vegetables, including prepared salads, before eating 3 : washing your hands, all surfaces and utensils after preparing raw meat thoroughly cooking raw meat so there is no trace of pink or blood 4 : keeping leftovers covered in the fridge and using them within 2 days 5 : eating food before it has passed its "use by" date 6 : Consume only Purified Water