Cantaloupes appear to be a healthy fruit, however, they have been associated with potentially deadly salmonella and listeria outbreak.&nbsp;Listeria is especially deadly during pregnancy, and can potentially lead to a miscarriage or stillbirth.
This makes the cantaloupe one of the few fruits associated with potentially worrisome infections. "If in doubt, don't eat it." &nbsp;

Foodborne illness is a serious health risk for pregnant women and their unborn babies. During pregnancy, changes in hormones can cause a woman's immune system to become suppressed, so that it could be harder to fight off infections. Some food-borne illnesses can cause a woman to have pregnancy complications such as a miscarriage, stillbirth or serious health problems for the baby after birth. Along with nutrition concerns, a growing topic of importance is food safety during pregnancy. Before You're Pregnant: Protect your unborn baby from methylmercury and toxoplasmosis. And take folic acid supplements! While You’re Pregnant: Protect your unborn baby from methylmercury, toxoplasmosis, listeria, and other foodborne illness.
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Cantaloupes appear to be a healthy fruit, however, they have been associated with potentially deadly salmonella and listeria outbreaks.

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