Infection with toxoplasmosis can have serious consequences in people with weakened immune systems or in fetal development, in pregnant women.

As a precaution, pregnant women should:

• Wear gloves when handling cat litter or gardening (the disease is transmitted by animal feces).
• Wash the fruits, the vegetables and herbs.
• Avoid the raw meat or undercooked.
• Avoid smoked meats or marinated, unless they are well cooked.

All right laver knives, boards or utensils in contact with raw meat.