Pregnant women, aka pregnant women, should be careful eating foods such as fresh fruit, meat or other types of food consumed raw. There is a risk of developing listeriosis which can cause health problems, especially in infants in the womb. The study found, pregnant women were 10 times more at risk of experiencing listeriosis. Usually most often causes infection in the third trimester of pregnancy, when the pregnant woman's immune system tends to be lower. What is listeriosis? Listeriosis is an infectious disease caused by consuming foods that contain Listeria monocytogenes bacteria that can be found in soil and water. These bacteria can then contaminate plants and animals that eat, drink or grow on contaminated soil and water. This bacterium is often found in fruits, vegetables, and meat, including contaminated processed meat. It also can be found in milk or dairy products that are not pasteurized. This bacterium can actually be killed by cooking food until it is cooked, and