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Listeria concern after recalled food

Eating a recalled food does not by itself diagnose infection, but fever or flu-like illness after a relevant exposure needs prompt pregnancy-specific advice.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Keep the product or recall details and describe symptoms and timing. Do not take antibiotics left over from another illness.

What changes the answer

  • The named infection or vaccine and the date and closeness of exposure
  • Symptoms, vaccination or immunity history, pregnancy week and test results
  • Work, household, travel or outbreak context and the time-sensitive options available

Check with your care team

When to get individual help

Contact your doctor or maternity service promptly and describe the timing, severity, associated symptoms and pregnancy week so they can choose the right assessment.