If your pregnant and concerned about the current listeria outbreak here is what you need to know: Listeria is a food borne related illness that can be very harmful for pregnant, elderly, and immune compromised persons. Higher risk foods for Listeria are ready to eat meats, soft cheeses, refrigerated smoked fish, and raw milk. Ok, now let’s talk about the risk with this as it can have significant consequences for you and baby if you were to get sick.