Listeria/Sandwiches

sgraham1589 · June 2015

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?

claireloSC · June 2015

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!

mollyj931 · June 2015

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.

bananers · June 2015

Team eat the meat!

RunnerMeg · June 2015

I ate deli meat during my last pregnancy and my son is big and healthy, no problems at all. I am enjoying my sandwiches this time too.

apinkpelican · June 2015

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.

ssummerton729 · June 2015

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?

smkerr14 · June 2015

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

keshakdavis · June 2015

I heard if you're going to have it then you should microwave it at least.

SummerOH · June 2015

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!!

bananers · June 2015

Anyone else read this and immediately start craving a sandwich? Mmmmm... listeria sandwiches...

apinkpelican · June 2015

SummerOH said:
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

62406 · June 2015

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.

ChrissyD1203 · June 2015

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?

ChrissyD1203 · June 2015

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?

ChrissyD1203 · June 2015

Oops didn't mean to post twice! I guess I really do want to know!

sck601 · June 2015

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

DaphneMoon1 · June 2015

Yes, numerous times with my first and he's a very happy healthy 2 yo.

I had a turkey club for lunch. Team meat!

shaybe90 · June 2015

I didn't even know for awhile. It wasn't in the list I was given.

emzie54 · June 2015

My doc told me that in 35 years he has never had a case of listeria in a patient. I've only had one sandwich, but it was glorious!

sgraham1589 · June 2015

@ChrissyD1203 exactly the thought isn't very appealing to me!

SBH041815 · June 2015

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!

ChitownHusker · June 2015

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.

EC2016 · June 2015

I've been told Publix sells low nitrate lunch meat. I'll go with that and pretend it's a little healthier.

Sovvy · June 2015

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!!

rubber ducky07 · June 2015

I'm definitely getting a sub for lunch now. Thanks guys.

mamaclownface · June 2015

Lysteria pepperoni pizza for breakfast!

kimber308 · June 2015

#eathemeat

steffi-rae · June 2015

@SummerOH I just ate a massive amount of Jimmy Johns yesterday... it was heavenly!

MsAlphaBee123 · June 2015

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.

DylansCandyBar · June 2015

Eat all the foods. All of them. Except from the gas station. Don't eat those foods.

amargaret24 · June 2015

I had Jersey Mikes yesterday. And it was sooooooo good.

oreobears4lottie · June 2015

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!

shaybe90 · June 2015

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.

bananers · June 2015

shaybe90 said:
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.

Beverly0628 · June 2015

bananers said:
Anyone else read this and immediately start craving a sandwich? Mmmmm... listeria sandwiches...

I want ALL THE SANDWICHES IN MY BELLY!

lwebley · June 2015

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

KerryS1009 · June 2015

Thank god I have a turkey sandwich for lunch! I want to eat it right now!!!

aphilli8 · June 2015

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.