What not to eat WHILE pregnant

This is from babycenter.com and I thought that it was pretty interesting. Since we are entering the holiday season - this tells us all the stuff that pregnant women can't eat...geesh, there is so much!!
But, hey, as long as chocolate is ok, I'm happy:)
Not that I'm not getting completely ahead of myself...but, a girl can dream - right!

Valentine's Day• Chocolates: If your Valentine brings you a box of chocolates, feel free to dive right in. But to be on the safe side, avoid candies filled with alcoholic liqueurs like Grand Marnier or Amaretto.

Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day• Pre-made salads: Steer clear of store-bought salads and side dishes that contain mayonnaise or egg-based dressings, like potato salad, some pasta salads, and coleslaw. They may have been improperly stored, and can harbor salmonella and listeria. Homemade salads with mayo and egg-based dressings are okay, as long as you know they've been properly prepared (with pasteurized or cooked eggs) and refrigerated, and haven't been left out in the sun.• Hot dogs: It's safe to enjoy a hot dog, provided it's fresh off the grill or has otherwise been cooked until steaming hot (to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit) to kill bacteria that may be present. But because hot dogs are generally high in nitrates, as well as fat and sodium, they're best as an occasional treat.• Burgers and other grilled meat or fish: If you're offered a burger or other grilled or barbecued meat, chicken, pork, or fish, make sure it's cooked well done and not pink in any areas. E. coli and toxoplasma can lurk in undercooked meats.Note: Because of concerns about mercury in fish, the FDA recommends limiting yourself to 12 ounces (about two servings) of fish a week, and avoid some kinds of fish altogether. For more information, see our article on eating fish safely during pregnancy.• Raw sprouts: Don't garnish your burger or salad with alfalfa or other raw sprouts. They can be an E. coli hazard.

Halloween• Raw cookie dough or cake batter: If you're preparing Halloween cookies or cupcakes, resist the temptation to sample the batter. The raw eggs in cookie dough and cake batter could contain salmonella or other bacteria harmful to you and your baby. Stick with store-bought goodies or bake your treats without tasting the uncooked batter.

ThanksgivingOn Turkey day (as on every other day) it's important to be vigilant against germs and bacteria in the kitchen. Wash your hands frequently when preparing meals and be careful to clean any surface that's come in contact with raw meat or eggs before using it again. Use separate cutting boards for poultry and produce, and keep uncooked poultry and meat chilled in the refrigerator and separate from other food items.Don't leave leftovers out for more than two hours, and store them in shallow containers so they'll cool quickly. Make sure your refrigerator is set between 35 and 40 degrees F and your freezer at or below zero to keep cold foods from going bad.• Turkey and stuffing: Cook the turkey until it reaches an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (use a meat thermometer to check it). If you're preparing stuffing (also known as dressing), cook it outside the turkey in a separate baking dish to 165 degrees F. The inside of a stuffed turkey's cavity doesn't get hot enough to kill off harmful bacteria.• Unpasteurized cider: If hot or cold apple cider is served, make sure it's pasteurized. Unpasteurized juices — including cider — are unsafe during pregnancy because they can contain bacteria like E. coli. (Note: Almost all juice sold is pasteurized — and unpasteurized juice sold in containers is required to carry a warning label.)• Smoked meats and meat spreads: If you're serving meat spreads like pâté, or smoked meats such as smoked salmon, make sure they're canned, not from the refrigerated section of the grocery store. Refrigerated meat spreads and smoked meats can contain listeria.

Winter holidays• Unpasteurized soft cheeses: Fruit and cheese platters are a party staple, and a relatively healthy way to fill up, but stay away from soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk. Unpasteurized or "raw milk" cheeses may contain listeria, which is killed during the pasteurization process.Before eating soft cheeses, the FDA recommends checking the label to make sure it says "made with pasteurized milk." If you can't check the label — for example, if you're at a party — avoid soft cheeses (including Brie, Camembert, goat cheese, Limburger, Montrachet, Neufchâtel, Pont L'Evêque, and Mexican-style cheeses like queso fresco) and semi-soft cheeses (such as Asiago, Bel Paese, bleu, brick, Gorgonzola, Havarti, Muenster, Port Salut, Taleggio, and blue-veined cheeses like Roquefort). If you're not sure which cheeses are safe, stick with hard cheeses like cheddar, Swiss, and Monterey Jack.

• Sushi: Avoid sushi trays with raw fish — especially if it has been sitting out on a buffet for any period of time — because it may contain parasites and bacteria. Although raw fish poses little direct risk to your baby, if you get ill from sushi you'll likely suffer from vomiting and dehydration, which can affect your unborn baby.• Carving stations: If your party features a carving station with roast beef or turkey, make sure the meat is cooked well-done and is still steaming hot. Avoid sauces like bearnaise, hollandaise, and aioli, which can contain uncooked eggs.

• Eggnog: Homemade eggnog is generally off-limits, because it's usually made with raw, unpasteurized eggs — and alcohol. But you can make a virgin, pregnancy-safe version at home with a pasteurized egg product or an egg alternative like Egg Beaters. Or try store-bought eggnog — just check the label to make sure the eggs are pasteurized. You might consider "soy nog," which doesn't contain eggs or any other dairy products. You can find it during the winter holidays in most large grocery stores as well as specialty health-food stores.• Fruitcake and other alcoholic food items: Fruitcake and other desserts that use alcohol as an ingredient are generally okay, because most of the alcohol burns off during cooking. If the fruitcake has been soaked in rum or other liquor after being baked, however, little of the alcohol will have evaporated, and you should probably steer clear.

New Year's Eve• Raw oysters and other shellfish: Stay away from uncooked shellfish, including oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops. Cook shellfish until the shell opens to ensure that any bacteria or parasites have been killed.• Champagne and other alcoholic beverages: Check with your doctor or healthcare provider about whether it's okay to have a sip of champagne at midnight. But if you're like most moms-to-be, you'll be asleep long before the ball drops, so toast an early New Year's with a glass of sparkling water or soda, and then head to bed.