Extremely flammable... lunch meat question

sarrahs · October 2010

I know I am taking a risk by posting about this, but I really am curious.

This is baby #2 for me, and I was strict about not eating any lunch meat during my first pregnancy since it's on my list of "no" items from my doctor. I envied everyone on the bump boards for defying the "advice" and eating cold sandwiches etc.

Now, I am 17 weeks along with my 2nd baby, and crave lunch meat all the time. I've had a few cold sandwiches - and enjoyed every bite (although a bit guiltily). So far, so good.

But, I am wondering this... how many of you actually eat (cold) lunch meat regularly? Has anyone ever actually known someone who has gotten listeria while pregnant from eating lunch meat? How much of this medical advice is a bunch of hoo-ha?

Let the flames begin!

pkate98 · October 2010

All the time, whenever I want! Had my weekly Jimmy Johns today in fact!

Hyfagal · October 2010

sarrahs:

I envied everyone on the bump boards for defying the "advice" and eating cold sandwiches etc.

I'm not flaming you but it's not really defying orders if you weren't given those orders. My OB says lunchmeat it fine.

I haven't heated up or gotten any of my sandwiches toasted simply because I'm pregnant and haven't gotten sick once.

HolliEllison · October 2010

My OB said it was on the list of "No" foods for me, too. I've only had it once but it was soooo gooood. I'm sure if you're not eating it every single day for every meal you should be fine. There are a lot worse things you could be putting in your body than lunch meat.

hyperangel_8509 · October 2010

I was planning on avoiding lunch meats from what I've read and heard (and there has been listeria outbreaks from meats in my area within the past few years). My doc said not to worry, and as long its not an everyday thing, simply because that much lunch meats isn't good for ANYONE to eat due to the salt and fat contents.

However, LO has another thing in mind and I CRAVE assorted subs like there is no tomorrow. I have had about 4 of them so far, and I must admit that the subs taste amazing to me.

So I say go ahead, just make sure it's not everyday. Occasional eating won't increase your Listeria risk that much

daniellepanda · October 2010

In the 1st trimester I didn't have any at all, but by the time I hit the 2nd I started eating turkey again. My doctor has not said anything about it being bad and realistically the chances of getting listeria are really very slim. I wouldn't suggest eating it everyday, but every once and a while you should not feel guilty about. I usually get mine at the sandwhich place next to my work called 'which which', where all the sandwiches go through the oven/toaster with the meat on it so it is being reheated technically but i'm not sure if its to the point of boiling like it is suggested by some.

anukindaluv · October 2010

pkate98:
All the time, whenever I want! Had my weekly Jimmy Johns today in fact!

This, exactly! I just got done w/ my JJ turkey sub.

bootsnbananas · October 2010

I switched to lower fat/reduced sodium lunch meat but I totally still eat it at least once a week.

skio · October 2010

Oh wait...that's for vampires, not lunch meat, right?

I eat it when I want it. It's only been a few times, and I make sure to go to a reputable deli.

buboo · October 2010

I eat lunch meat about as often as I did pre pg, so not very often.

Aprilynn0206 · October 2010

W/ DD I ate it but always heated it. W/ #2 I've been a little daring and had a cold sandwich here and there.

Dixiebell · October 2010

i eat subs from reputable places quite often

i even ate a bologna and cheese sandwich... i couldnt help it i want those so much right now......

i just buy them from palces i worry about like gas stations... Personally they make me nervous but to each their own.

Mcarrieb85 · October 2010

Like PP's, my doc also said it was fine. I eat lunch meat probably an average of twice a week. I get my meat from a reputable deli, and eat subway sandwiches or sandwiches from restaraunts like Panera. No big deal.

missesru · October 2010

"Guiltily"?

Anyways.....

Yes, I eat it on a regular basis, and no I've never heard of anyone getting sick from eating it.

jilrsch46 · October 2010

My doctor said that I have a better chance of getting hit by a bus than getting listeria from a sandwich... (and we do not have public transportation in our town). I consider myself pretty safe to each lunch meat.

MrsTotty · October 2010

I ate lunch meat throughout my first pregnancy, as well as this one. As in, more than a couple times a week.

jteneback · October 2010

I haven't really wanted lunch meat, so it hasn't been an issue. I might eat it from a reputable place. I do know that there was a decent-sized deli meat recall a few months ago due to Listeria contamination, so it's not unheard of.

Molluskwrangler · October 2010

I've eaten it plenty and sushi too...but my doctor said as long as it's a reputable place and I haven't gotten sick before no biggie. All is well with my LO.

liladelphia215 · October 2010

skio:
I eat it when I want it. It's only been a few times, and I make sure to go to a reputable deli.

This. I eat it, but there are so many dirty corner delis around here in Philly. I just make sure I get my meat from somewhere reputable and busy so that I know the lunch meat doesn't sit around on their shelves for too long.

drpayne · October 2010

All the time. It's a much healthier option than a lot of the stuff pregnant women eat.

missesru · October 2010

SouthSideDrea:
missesru:

"Guiltily"?

Anyways.....

Yes, I eat it on a regular basis, and no I've never heard of anyone getting sick from eating it.

I wouldn't normally call somebody out, but guiltily is actually a word and she used it correctly; ?anyways? however?

Please do call-out my call-out.

OP, my apologies. It must be late in the day as my grammar nazi skillz are fading.

bootsnbananas · October 2010

btw when I opened this post I thought it was going to be about catching lunchmeat on fire while trying to heat it up enough.

sarrahs · October 2010

missesru:

"Guiltily"?

Anyways.....

Yes, I eat it on a regular basis, and no I've never heard of anyone getting sick from eating it.

Yep - it's a word.

AimeeL85 · October 2010

I ate it all the time in my first trimester. When I wasn't feeling well it was often all I could stomach for some reason. I haven't eaten it in awhile only because I haven't felt like it.

sarrahs · October 2010

missesru:
SouthSideDrea:
missesru:

"Guiltily"?

Anyways.....

Yes, I eat it on a regular basis, and no I've never heard of anyone getting sick from eating it.

I wouldn't normally call somebody out, but guiltily is actually a word and she used it correctly; ?anyways? however?

Please do call-out my call-out.

OP, my apologies. It must be late in the day as my grammar nazi skillz are fading.

I love it. Totally a grammar nazi myself, so I understand. Stick out tongue It's not a frequently used word.

(also, I read this post after my post just above...)

penguin-kisses · October 2010

I was told that if you're worried about listeria then you can nuke your deli meats in the microwave for 20-30 seconds and then put it in the fridge and still be able to enjoy it cold later.

I've never actually done this because I really don't think there is any need to worry about it unless there is an outbreak of Listeria in your area/the area your meat comes from. Especially the pre-packaged, processed lunch meat like bologna.

I've never known anyone who was pregnant that got listeria but I've also never known anyone that WASN'T pregnant who got listeria either...

I understand the concern though even though this is your second pregnancy (mine too) because they come up with new things that are safe or aren't safe for us to do all the time. I actually had to google from my phone, it in a moment of temporary insanity and panic at the supermarket when I noticed the bottles/jars of honey I was looking at all said they were unpasteurized and I'm like OMG WHAT IF I CAN'T HAVE HONEY ANYMORE?! because there is the concern with unpasteurized dairy products and cheeses but nothing was ever said about honey! I honestly don't think anything was mentioned to me at all with my first pregnancy (5 years ago) that deli meats were a no-no, so I figured "what if" this was another one of those things I didn't know was bad, ya know?

Honey is actually perfectly safe but my point is that you never know and it doesn't really hurt to ask or be a little more careful about something if you're concerned.

sarrahs · October 2010

Feeling pretty good about my delicious Safeway Italian sub with black forest ham, extra olive tapenade and garlic cream cheese. Might do it again soon. Big Smile

kabarbanel · October 2010

I'm not a fan of cold lunch meat, but if I was, I'd eat it.

YouandMe912 · October 2010

I have it probably 2x a week. I don't know anyone who's gotten listeria at all let alone while pregnant. I try to only get it from reputable places.

AshasaurusRex · October 2010

I worry about getting listeria from eating lunch meat as much as I worry about getting the swine flu from going out in public, which is not at all. If it makes you feel better, you can always heat your lunch meat up, melt some cheese on top while you're at it, and have a nice hot sandwich!

st.augbride · October 2010

I do, but I nuke it first.

magdalina.h · October 2010

I eat cold lunch meat about once or twice a month. I don't know anyone that has had listeria from it, but I know that people have.

sarrahs · October 2010

magdalina.h:
I eat cold lunch meat about once or twice a month. I don't know anyone that has had listeria from it, but I know that people have.

I'm confused. You don't, but you do know people who have gotten listeria from lunch meat?

VTbride05 · October 2010

When I made my first OB appt for this baby they said "drink lots of water and avoid lunch meat". Later they told me to warm up any lunch meat and that prepackaged was better. I am not a huge of of the meat anyway, so I have avoided it.

Jenniferk08 · October 2010

I still eat deli sandwiches but I limit it to places that I have always gone to.

craftytype · October 2010

I haven't eaten any deli meat since my OB advised me to avoid it.

Listeria outbreaks have happend in my area often enough that I'm not prepared to risk it. It isn't about the frequency of eating it it is about having some that has listeria which could be a one-time situation.

Heating lunch meat does not appeal to me.

I cannot wait for my post-pregnancy cold cut trio from Subway!!

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