Do you eat Subway/deli meat?

AlisonLynn · January 2010

I've been told by so many people not to eat lunch meat because of the possible listeria. Is this true? I have stayed away from it so far but sometimes Subway just sounds so good.

IrishBrideND · January 2010

Yes, its true. But I still eat it occasionally. I try not to eat too much lunchmeat in general since its not fabulous for you. But I do it it once in awhile.

phinx99 · January 2010

I still eat it! Get it toasted and you will be fine.

BoSoxbride · January 2010

That's what they say. And since I'm not a big deli meat fan, I don't bother with it while pg. I know a lot of people scoff at this recommendation, but I think it's a small thing to give up to avoid any risks to LO. You can, however, heat deli meat up and eat it safely.

proudarmywife08 · January 2010

I eat deli meat whenever I feel like it. I ahve with both pregnancies and had no problems. Its a personal choice though, listeria is a possibility from meat that is not prepared correctly or has been sitting out or is not heated.

skmac05 · January 2010

I eat it and I LURVE it!!!

Lyssapee · January 2010

I would totally eat it if I didn't have to watch my salt...

ChristalT · January 2010

Yes, but probably only about once or twice a month. I also get my sub toasted, just to be sure.

Reblo3 · January 2010

I dont really like my brad toasted so I have them nuke the meat

mbgreenwalt · January 2010

I've only had it a few times while pregnant. I had a few cravings for turkey sandwichs.

heatherh43 · January 2010

yea I was told not to eat it...but I still did. I cant give up the occasional italian sub! lol

Reblo3 · January 2010

*bread

witoga · January 2010

I do. Not heated or toasted...honestly the bump is the only place I really hear not to - I have had two different OB's and neither said anything about lunch meat.

lifesajourney · January 2010

I've eaten deli meat a couple of times during this pregnancy. I didn't eat it at all until I was well into my 2nd tri. I am also very selective about where I get it from. I choose places like Primos that keeps all their meats and cheese in the fridge and slices your sandwhich when they make it. I do worry about the risk, but I also believe that being smart about your choices and limiting the dangers are ok.

Hip2Bsquare · January 2010

This is normally a worry that most women in their first tri have once they find out they are pregnant.

Just sayin....

MNheidi · January 2010

Ask your OB. Chances are she'll roll her eyes - you have a better chance of getting sick or the baby getting sick from SOOOOO many other things. I've never avoided lunch meat.

kls621 · January 2010

No, that was one of the first things my OB told me, was not to eat lunch meat. It has been hard for me, I have been craving a turkey sub all pregnancy. As soon as this baby is born a turkey sub will be one of my first meals.

mrsmegs06 · January 2010

I have eaten Subway a couple of times during my pregnancy. But, I have never really been a person to eat deli meat for lunch, so I really haven't had any besides those handful of trips to Subway.

AlisonLynn · January 2010

Thanks ladies!

kimandjared · January 2010

I eat an Italian sub from Jimmy Johns once a week!!!

swimrbride · January 2010

I haven't eaten it as much as I usually do, but I have definitely had deli meat throughout my pregnancy. Most of the time it is heated, but a few times it was cold. I am still alive and do not have listeria.

ScissorTailedFlycatcher · January 2010

I ate it as much as I wanted and did just fine... unless someone wants to blame PTL on lunch meat....................

BTW, you can get lysteria from your kitchen counter.

theredvixen · January 2010

I asked my doctor about this when I first got pregnant and he told me that as long as I am not getting my deli meat in a third world country it is fine. I specifically asked about Subway, Quiznos, and Mr. Goodcents, he said that they were all fine.

nikll34 · January 2010

I eat whatever I want just like my mom did and just like my grandmother did.

bjmyangel · January 2010

I love Subway. I don't think I could have made it this far without Subway!! Hmmm...hubby might be making a Subway run for me!

aocain02@yahoo.com · January 2010

I eat a sandwich with deli meat at least 4 times a week and have done so my entire pregnancy without any problems.

CutieGirl22 · January 2010

of course! i eat pretty much anything too!! like PP! i love subway deli meat, i never get anything toasted or heated, just eat it fresh.!! Enjoy being Pg!!

evasecka · January 2010

For the most part I have avoided it, but I have had a couple sandwiches at home and microwaved the meat until it was steaming then put it into the freezer for a couple minutes to cool it down and then ate it. I figure it is a small sacrifice for LO. I will tell you though that I will be having subway very soon after baby is born Big Smile

MrsRebecca · January 2010

I eat it, I just don't go overboard. And if you heat it up, you're even better off.

Kiki-licioius · January 2010

I eat deli sandwiches all the time. Do what you feel is right for you.

mollymcknight929 · January 2010

I have been told this several times. But I still eat Subway... lots! I just get the roasted chicken breast. I still eat deli meat at home sometimes, I just heat it up first. I read that if you heat it to boiling before you eat it, it kills the preservatives and you don't have to worry about listeria. I have also heard the same thing about hot dogs... My doc hasn't told me this but I have just stayed away from it to be on the safe side!

NJBride4-8-05 · January 2010

I ate a sub once. I have had salami but on panini's where it was warmed up. Too much of a risk.

kdiaisfly · January 2010

I love my deli sandwiches! I just make sure to zap the meat in the microwave before I eat it. I'm sure someone at subway would do this for you...

TXTwisterBabe · January 2010

I eat it all the time.

Melissa & Eddie · January 2010

It is true. My OB said once in a while from a reputable place like Subway or Quizno's is fine. I always get mine toasted which puts my mind at ease. Enjoy your sub

laurenrobbie · January 2010

I have avoided it completely...I would eat deli meat heated to steaming but honestly that sounds so gross.

My OB told me to avoid it - as well as all other foods/places you can get listeria. She's a better safe than sorry person and so am I.

But, I know lots of people that eat deli meat when they are pregnant and are fine. I know that doesn't mean you don't get sick from it, just that they were lucky and the meat they ate didn't have listeria.

reemarie81 · January 2010

Bring on SUBWAY!!! Thats sounds good but I am making Cinn. Style Chili tonight!!! Maybe Friday for lunch.

AnotherChance · January 2010

I've only been to Subway once this pregnancy, but I've gone to Firehouse a lot...I just make sure to order the hot sandwiches and ask them to steam the meat really good. It's safe if you do that.

g8trkim · January 2010

Hell yeah I eat it. I don't have it much just because it's not convenient to me but I haven't been too phased by the lunch meat thing.

BBachmann · January 2010

I eat a ham sandwich almost everyday for lunch. My Dr. gave me restrictions and deli meat was not on the list.

SapphyrEyes · January 2010

I eat it whenever the desire hits. I had food poisoning last time with DS and while it sucked I still eat the particular dish that caused it. I just ask for it well done. I, however, am not cooking my lunchmeat as I think that is incredibly disgusting.

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