Pregnant women are advised to avoid soft cheeses and to cook leftover foods and ready-to-eat foods (frankfurters) until steaming hot because of the threat of which of the following?

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Listeriosis is particularly concerning for pregnant women because it can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection of the newborn. Soft cheeses, unless they're made with pasteurized milk, and improperly handled or reheated foods can harbor Listeria monocytogenes, the bacterium responsible for listeriosis.

Pregnant Women Are Advised to Avoid Soft Cheeses and to Cook