Is corned beef considered lunch meat?

i*heart*him

My mom is making corned beef and cabbage today.  Is it like lunch meat or safe?

MidwestTexan

Lunch meat is safe therefore I think corned beef would be, too.

i*heart*him

My Dr told me no lunch meat.

trinise

MidwestTexan:

Lunch meat is safe therefore I think corned beef would be, too.

ditto!! Its fine.

MLOVER<3

HAHAHA i always laugh when I hear or see "corned beef" for some reason

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Anyways you should be fine- lunchmeat is safe if you heat it up to a certain temperature. ?You cook corned beef before you eat it so it should be all good.

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SportyMrs.23

I haven't had corned beef before...but isn't it cooked? Like steaming hot?  If so, it is fine.  (my RE told me no lunch meat either).

MidwestTexan

i*heart*him:

My Dr told me no lunch meat.

That sucks. My OB rocks the socks off of yours because she gave me the green light to eat lunch meat.

mlericahrds

Are you talking about the nitrates?

heidismith

Isnt it heated up? It is fine

KelliLynee

Thanks for the amusement.

5dogs

Corned beef is heated up to steaming hot - unless you plan on eating an entire multi-pound brisket by yourself, you're fine. Relax.

DiscusCoach

Corned Beef is literally just salted beef.

It became popular among Irish immigrants working on the railroads because, as they worked west, farther and farther away from civilization, it became more and more difficult to get the men the nutrition they needed to do that kind of work. Salt is a preservative. Along with the salted beef the railroads sent out potatoes, cabbage and carrots - all food that has high nutritional value and holds well with out refrigeration.

 

Mrs.Babbsy

MidwestTexan:

i*heart*him:

My Dr told me no lunch meat.

That sucks. My OB rocks the socks off of yours because she gave me the green light to eat lunch meat.

I wouldn't say she is kickass if she didn't give you all the info. My RE and my OB told me no.

Pre-packaged lunch meats often contain high levels of a preservative called sodium nitrate.

The biggest concern with lunch meats during pregnancy is the risk of listeria.  Listeria is a bacteria that can be found in deli meats as well as vegetables and processed foods.  This bacteria can cause an illness known as Listeriosis, which can cause any number of problems during pregnancy such as:

-  Miscarriage
-  Premature delivery
-  Infection to the newborn
-  Death to the newborn (about 1/4 of the cases of perinatal Listeriosis result in stillbirth or neonatal death.)

Jake Ian's Mommy

You CAN eat lunch meat. I see a post about this almost everyday. You know you've seen it too. I know this because you're on here almost everyday.

 

 

P.S. If you have a stupid question, read old posts. Thanks. :]

MLOVER<3

I have to agree with the "No Lunchmeat" people.. Listeria or whatever- it's unsafe. My doc said no way to eating it unless heated up. I'm sure once in awhile it's fine but wouldn't you rather be safe?

Mrs.Babbsy

Wow, nice attempt at snark:)

 

erinb31

Now I want corned beef and cabbage...  It is that time of year!

Jake Ian's Mommy

KimL22:

Mrs.Babbsy:

MidwestTexan:

i*heart*him:

My Dr told me no lunch meat.

That sucks. My OB rocks the socks off of yours because she gave me the green light to eat lunch meat.

I wouldn't say she is kickass if she didn't give you all the info. My RE and my OB told me no.

Pre-packaged lunch meats often contain high levels of a preservative called sodium nitrate.

The biggest concern with lunch meats during pregnancy is the risk of listeria.  Listeria is a bacteria that can be found in deli meats as well as vegetables and processed foods.  This bacteria can cause an illness known as Listeriosis, which can cause any number of problems during pregnancy such as:

-  Miscarriage
-  Premature delivery
-  Infection to the newborn
-  Death to the newborn (about 1/4 of the cases of perinatal Listeriosis result in stillbirth or neonatal death.)

Well gee, has anyone around here ever heard this before?!  MY GOSH you guys!  What STARTLING information.....good thing you told us......

 

lol 

kyrastapp

Jake Ian's Mommy:

You CAN eat lunch meat. I see a post about this almost everyday. You know you've seen it too. I know this because you're on here almost everyday.

 

 

P.S. If you have a stupid question, read old posts. Thanks. :]

I was also told not to eat lunch meat or hot dogs cold!  So maybe you should get a second opinion!  I have a bochure on the foods not to eat while pg and thats the first thing.  Do you want a copy.  Sheesh be nice!!  Your not the only pg person on her and some people might find this interesting.

bostonfingerlakes07

My Dr. said since there is a slight (and I mean slight) risk of listeria that heating it up might not be a bad idea...

She also said I am more likely to be hit by a mack truck on my way to the deli than actually getting listeria.

SportyMrs.23

bostonfingerlakes07:

My Dr. said since there is a slight (and I mean slight) risk of listeria that heating it up might not be a bad idea...

She also said I am more likely to be hit by a mack truck on my way to the deli than actually getting listeria.

true...but after taking 2 years to finally get pregnant...I am not taking ANY risk.

kyrastapp

SportyMrs.23:

bostonfingerlakes07:

My Dr. said since there is a slight (and I mean slight) risk of listeria that heating it up might not be a bad idea...

She also said I am more likely to be hit by a mack truck on my way to the deli than actually getting listeria.

true...but after taking 2 years to finally get pregnant...I am not taking ANY risk.

 

Thats a smart desicion!!!  Congrats on the pregnancy!

Mrs.Babbsy

SportyMrs.23:

bostonfingerlakes07:

My Dr. said since there is a slight (and I mean slight) risk of listeria that heating it up might not be a bad idea...

She also said I am more likely to be hit by a mack truck on my way to the deli than actually getting listeria.

true...but after taking 2 years to finally get pregnant...I am not taking ANY risk.

 I agree, after over 2 years. I will stay away from certain cheeses, sushi and lunch meat.

bostonfingerlakes07

Mrs.Babbsy:

SportyMrs.23:

bostonfingerlakes07:

My Dr. said since there is a slight (and I mean slight) risk of listeria that heating it up might not be a bad idea...

She also said I am more likely to be hit by a mack truck on my way to the deli than actually getting listeria.

true...but after taking 2 years to finally get pregnant...I am not taking ANY risk.

 I agree, after over 2 years. I will stay away from certain cheeses, sushi and lunch meat.

sushi and lunchmeat are completely different.  The low risk of listeriosis is a bit different than worrying about high mercury levels. 

SportyMrs.23

bostonfingerlakes07:

Mrs.Babbsy:

SportyMrs.23:

bostonfingerlakes07:

My Dr. said since there is a slight (and I mean slight) risk of listeria that heating it up might not be a bad idea...

She also said I am more likely to be hit by a mack truck on my way to the deli than actually getting listeria.

true...but after taking 2 years to finally get pregnant...I am not taking ANY risk.

 I agree, after over 2 years. I will stay away from certain cheeses, sushi and lunch meat.

sushi and lunchmeat are completely different.  The low risk of listeriosis is a bit different than worrying about high mercury levels. 

A risk is still a risk...and obviously, it is not a risk either one of us is going to take, given everything it took for us to get pregnant.

MidwestTexan

Mrs.Babbsy:

MidwestTexan:

i*heart*him:

My Dr told me no lunch meat.

That sucks. My OB rocks the socks off of yours because she gave me the green light to eat lunch meat.

I wouldn't say she is kickass if she didn't give you all the info. My RE and my OB told me no.

Pre-packaged lunch meats often contain high levels of a preservative called sodium nitrate.

The biggest concern with lunch meats during pregnancy is the risk of listeria.  Listeria is a bacteria that can be found in deli meats as well as vegetables and processed foods.  This bacteria can cause an illness known as Listeriosis, which can cause any number of problems during pregnancy such as:

-  Miscarriage
-  Premature delivery
-  Infection to the newborn
-  Death to the newborn (about 1/4 of the cases of perinatal Listeriosis result in stillbirth or neonatal death.)

Thanks for jumping on your soapbox, but STFU. No where did I say that my OB did NOT inform me of all the details. She and I actually had a discussion about it at my 6 week appointment. You sound like a moron preaching this to me and everyone else on the boards.

bostonfingerlakes07

SportyMrs.23:

bostonfingerlakes07:

Mrs.Babbsy:

SportyMrs.23:

bostonfingerlakes07:

My Dr. said since there is a slight (and I mean slight) risk of listeria that heating it up might not be a bad idea...

She also said I am more likely to be hit by a mack truck on my way to the deli than actually getting listeria.

true...but after taking 2 years to finally get pregnant...I am not taking ANY risk.

 I agree, after over 2 years. I will stay away from certain cheeses, sushi and lunch meat.

sushi and lunchmeat are completely different.  The low risk of listeriosis is a bit different than worrying about high mercury levels. 

A risk is still a risk...and obviously, it is not a risk either one of us is going to take, given everything it took for us to get pregnant.

I respect that...but I'm just trying to make the point that if you do eat lunchmeat in moderation or heated up...you won't give birth to a 4 headed mutant...it will be fine.

Mrs.Babbsy

I don't think I stepped on a soapbox or preached, just stating the facts. I can google:)

I think it's funny how worked up you are getting though....

 

 

MidwestTexan

bostonfingerlakes07:

My Dr. said since there is a slight (and I mean slight) risk of listeria that heating it up might not be a bad idea...

She also said I am more likely to be hit by a mack truck on my way to the deli than actually getting listeria.

LMAO!!! Oh so true...

MidwestTexan

Mrs.Babbsy:

I don't think I stepped on a soapbox or preached, just stating the facts. I can google:)

I think it's funny how worked up you are getting though....

 

Stating the facts? Riiiiiiiiiiiiight. And you think I'm worked up? I'm sitting here LMAO at this post....

JuliaKL

in response to the OP, no.  i believe corned beef now is typically fully cooked (at least my recipe is), so you can eat it just as you would any beef.

 

ZacksBride

A corned beef brisket isn't even lunch meat, so all this talk is moot. Corned beef is cooked, served hot, safe to eat

MattresMuffin69

Mrs.Babbsy:

MidwestTexan:

i*heart*him:

My Dr told me no lunch meat.

That sucks. My OB rocks the socks off of yours because she gave me the green light to eat lunch meat.

I wouldn't say she is kickass if she didn't give you all the info. My RE and my OB told me no.

Pre-packaged lunch meats often contain high levels of a preservative called sodium nitrate.

The biggest concern with lunch meats during pregnancy is the risk of listeria.  Listeria is a bacteria that can be found in deli meats as well as vegetables and processed foods.  This bacteria can cause an illness known as Listeriosis, which can cause any number of problems during pregnancy such as:

-  Miscarriage
-  Premature delivery
-  Infection to the newborn
-  Death to the newborn (about 1/4 of the cases of perinatal Listeriosis result in stillbirth or neonatal death.)

Really? I had no idea. Thanks for schooling me on Listeria, again, for the one billionth time. I've never seen an answer like this one before. You should be a doctor or something. /sarcasm

Jake Ian's Mommy

kyrastapp:

Jake Ian's Mommy:

You CAN eat lunch meat. I see a post about this almost everyday. You know you've seen it too. I know this because you're on here almost everyday.

 

 

P.S. If you have a stupid question, read old posts. Thanks. :]

I was also told not to eat lunch meat or hot dogs cold!  So maybe you should get a second opinion!  I have a bochure on the foods not to eat while pg and thats the first thing.  Do you want a copy.  Sheesh be nice!!  Your not the only pg person on her and some people might find this interesting.

 

Okay, well the girl who posted this is dumb for asking this. She asks stupid things constantly! Everyone on this board knows you should heat it up a little bit. Corned beef is warm, so what's the problem? Plus the fact she could just google it. Duh!

**Gretchen**

For those avoiding lunch meat because "a risk is a risk," are you also avoiding driving in cars? I'm fairly sure that the risk is exponentially higher (I have no cite for this other than common sense...).

Jake Ian's Mommy

**Gretchen**:

For those avoiding lunch meat because "a risk is a risk," are you also avoiding driving in cars? I'm fairly sure that the risk is exponentially higher (I have no cite for this other than common sense...).

 

SportyMrs.23

**Gretchen**:

For those avoiding lunch meat because "a risk is a risk," are you also avoiding driving in cars? I'm fairly sure that the risk is exponentially higher (I have no cite for this other than common sense...).

Now this is a stupid question.  There are some risks you can't avoid.  I cannot avoid being in a car at times...I CAN avoid eating lunch meat, sushi, etc.  And actually, I am, at this time, avoiding all risks, considering I am on bed rest.

Tonya_G

**Gretchen**:

For those avoiding lunch meat because "a risk is a risk," are you also avoiding driving in cars? I'm fairly sure that the risk is exponentially higher (I have no cite for this other than common sense...).

That's an easy argument to make if you've not suffered repeated m/c's, or infertility. It is insanely difficult to "relax" about a pregnancy you have had to work SO hard to even have, and yes, if avoiding lunch meat for the next 9 months means I've reduced any possible risk to my child, I am going to do it. I'm already a mother- should I avoid driving just because I MIGHT get into a car accident and not be there for my son? Two entirely different things, lunchmeat and cars.

Jake Ian's Mommy

Tonya_G:

**Gretchen**:

For those avoiding lunch meat because "a risk is a risk," are you also avoiding driving in cars? I'm fairly sure that the risk is exponentially higher (I have no cite for this other than common sense...).

That's an easy argument to make if you've not suffered repeated m/c's, or infertility. It is insanely difficult to "relax" about a pregnancy you have had to work SO hard to even have, and yes, if avoiding lunch meat for the next 9 months means I've reduced any possible risk to my child, I am going to do it. I'm already a mother- should I avoid driving just because I MIGHT get into a car accident and not be there for my son? Two entirely different things, lunchmeat and cars.

 Just thought I'd reply to this. If it makes you feel better, whatever. I've had 5 m/c, although I only have one posted in my sig. I ate tons of lunch meat when I was pregnant with DS, he was obviously born just fine, so I'm not going to avoid it completely. That's just pure torture.

cabana1

Listerios is rare. I've never gotten it prior to pregnancy and I eat lunch meat at least twice a week with this pregnancy (and all is well). If you want to avoid it, good for you. If you want a sandwich just don't be stupid about it and eat 7 day old lunch meat. The anxiety some of you on this board seem to have surrounding this is not good for the baby either IMO so calm down and eat a turkey sandwich if you end up craving one. MMM now I want a turkey sandwich.....

Tonya_G

Jake Ian's Mommy:

Tonya_G:

**Gretchen**:

For those avoiding lunch meat because "a risk is a risk," are you also avoiding driving in cars? I'm fairly sure that the risk is exponentially higher (I have no cite for this other than common sense...).

That's an easy argument to make if you've not suffered repeated m/c's, or infertility. It is insanely difficult to "relax" about a pregnancy you have had to work SO hard to even have, and yes, if avoiding lunch meat for the next 9 months means I've reduced any possible risk to my child, I am going to do it. I'm already a mother- should I avoid driving just because I MIGHT get into a car accident and not be there for my son? Two entirely different things, lunchmeat and cars.

 Just thought I'd reply to this. If it makes you feel better, whatever. I've had 5 m/c, although I only have one posted in my sig. I ate tons of lunch meat when I was pregnant with DS, he was obviously born just fine, so I'm not going to avoid it completely. That's just pure torture.

And that is your choice. All the other poster was trying to do was put the information out there, so the OP could make an informed decision, rather than just basing it upon the opinions of others. OP really should have just Googled it herself, or talked to her Dr. about it, but whatever, she obviously likes to ask stupid questions.

I just know that I personally, couldn't live with myself if something DID happen to my baby, just because I couldn't give up lunch meat (which, I can live without anyways- I rarely eat it as is, just because it's not very healthy for you overall). I've worked too hard just to GET pregnant with this child- I can't in good consious do anything that, even in the slightest chance, may harm it.