Deli meat?

Question

I have had deli meat (subway) a handful of times during this pregnancy and I’m just now hearing that it’s on the do not eat list...what is the reasoning behind this?? Or is it really that bad for the baby??

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Eh, I just got done eating a Publix sub! Lol I don’t eat deli meats often, but you hear about people getting listeria from frozen veggies and stuff more than you do with deli meats! So if I’m craving a sub, I’ll eat it!

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I was told the deli meat thing is kind of outdated. There’s chance of listeria in any cold, stored food but you can’t just go telling pregnant women not to eat any raw veggies, hummus, and the countless other things it could be lurking in. I’ve been eating deli meat in relative moderation from reputable places. My midwife never said a word against it so I’m not too worried.

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I was told by my OB that subway was safe because all their meats are packaged. It’s the fresh sliced deli meats that are a threat. Meats like Hillshire farms that come in a plastic box are safe too.

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I still eat it but some deli items or meats may carry listeria which is harmful to baby if you get food poisoning. That’s why salad bars are also on the list . However I couldn’t eat meat early on (food aversions) and my doctor told me lunch meat was fine if that’s all I could eat for now.

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Also I’ve heard boars Head is a brand you can eat due to the fact it doesn’t have nitrates.

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I still eat deli meats

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According to the CDC, you are more likely to get listeria from veggies or some ice cream

Deli meat?

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