ok so I haven't been able to really eat in about 3 weeks but one thing I can eat is sandwiches with cold deli meat. I know that is on the list of NOT TO EAT but right now I have to eat what I can! Anyone have children before and ate deli sandwiches and everything was ok?
My doctor said the risk is pretty low and she doesn't tell people to avoid lunchmeats, FWIW. The last listeria outbreak was peaches. If it's all you can eat, go for it. Better to have a low risk than starve yourself (and your baby!) Good luck!
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Yes. I have eaten sandwiches with my two previous children and currently with this one. Would I eat a sandwich that had been sitting at a gas station? No but most legitimate restaurants and grocery stores I consider fine. Like PP said produce is usually the cause of listeria outbreaks.
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What I read is that the likelihood is very very low that you'll actually get listeria from your deli meat. However the risks if you did eat tainted meat can be devastating. I've had it once and I nuked the meat in the microwave before adding it to the sandwich. To me it's not worth the risk.
I ate them periodically last pregnancy and with this one I've been eating deli meat sandwiches multiple times a week. You could also just heat the meat up first too as a bit of a safer option?
I have heard of women having perfectly healthy babies after eating sandwiches. One woman I just talked to didn't even know that was a thing. I heat up my lunch meat in the microwave for about 20 seconds...I think you only have to do 10 but then the meat melts the cheese. Haha
As other ladies said, you're far more likely to get it from produce than deli meat. But we're not advised to not eat fruits and veggies, are we? The best way to protect yourself from listeria is to wash all produce well.
I'd cut a b if I couldn't have Jimmy John's for 9 months!!
As other ladies said, you're far more likely to get it from produce than deli meat. But we're not advised to not eat fruits and veggies, are we? The best way to protect yourself from listeria is to wash all produce well.
I'd cut a b if I couldn't have Jimmy John's for 9 months!!
That's the one sandwich I had. I love me some Turkey Tom
I ate Subway throughout my first pregnancy and she's a sassy 4-year old now. I've eaten Jimmy John's numerous times with this pregnancy. My doctor was fine with me eating deli sandwiches.
I've been avoiding deli meats but eating tons of peaches - rethinking that after all of these posts! What does microwaved deli meat taste like out if curiosity?
I've been avoiding deli meats but eating tons of peaches - rethinking that after all of these posts! What does microwaved deli meat taste like out if curiosity?
I eat a few sandwiches a week. I did with my first pregnancy too. Like PPsaid, your chance of getting it in lunch meat is low. If you're concerned, just heat the meat
I have eaten lunch meat with both of my previous pregnancies and now this one. My doctor doesn't advise against it. I had a yummy delicious turkey sandwich just last night...mmmmmm!
I love all this team meat talk! Haha! I made turkey Phillies for dinner tonight, crisp up that deli meat in a pan (and add some soy sauce because I am craving all of the salt) and yum! Someone at work had Jimmy Johns last week and I wanted to steal her sandwich.
If you're going to avoid deli meat you may as well avoid all precut fruit, ice cream, most packaged fruit sold in stores, leafy greens. The risk is minimal, enjoy the sandwich!!
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Are we really having the lunch meat debate again? Eat the sandwich if it is from a legit reataurant/store and is fresh, and/or heat the meat for 30 sec in the microwave. Do not eat from a sketchy place or if it's been sitting out.
Don't worry about lunch meat. My doc says if it's meant to be served cold, eat it cold. I've had countless Jimmy John's subs through each pregnancy (11 weeks in with 3rd baby) and my two kiddos are perfectly healthy. Eat what you can!
Man I wanted a jimmy johns sub so bad the other day, but the tuna is my favorite. Anybody know if that one is acceptable as well? I haven't had any tuna since I found out, but I know a little bit is ok.
Man I wanted a jimmy johns sub so bad the other day, but the tuna is my favorite. Anybody know if that one is acceptable as well? I haven't had any tuna since I found out, but I know a little bit is ok.
6 oz per week of albacore or chunk light (basically, canned tuna, or anything you'd find in tuna salad) is fine. Avoid yellow tail.
I think not eating deli meat is a joke. There hasn't been a publicized case of listeria in deli meat since the 80's. The last big cases were peaches, ice cream, hummus, cantaloupe and spinach. I've never had a dr tell me not to eat those
Listeria comes from food that isn't handled properly, not specifically lunch meat. Peaches, lettuce, spinach, cantaloupe, etc. I wouldn't buy a deli sandwich from the trunk of some creepy guys car, but I wouldn't think twice about getting lunch from my favorite sandwich shop.
Re: Listeria/Sandwiches
Like PP said produce is usually the cause of listeria outbreaks.
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As other ladies said, you're far more likely to get it from produce than deli meat. But we're not advised to not eat fruits and veggies, are we? The best way to protect yourself from listeria is to wash all produce well.
I'd cut a b if I couldn't have Jimmy John's for 9 months!!
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I had a turkey club for lunch. Team meat!
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