Do you actually avoid deli meat?

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I know they say not to eat deli meat in case of listeria, but I’ve never gotten sick from deli meat before. It seems so overly cautious to avoid it, I think. But I’m curious if others feel the same.

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When was the last time you heard of a listeria outbreak from deli meat? 
You are more likely to get it from fruit & veggies to be honest.
It would be all over the news

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I haven’t avoided any food this pregnancy except seafood, but that’s just because it’s gross and if it swims I don’t eat it anyway. At my very first prenatal appointment my OB said all that crap you hear about food is mostly just myths. She said just make sure I wash my fruit and veggies especially if I’m eating them raw and get deli meat from a reputable place. Basically use common sense. I’ve eaten POUNDS of deli meat and fruit this pregnancy. I’ve also had so many Caesar salads I’ve lost count. Just don’t get your food from some back alley meat dealer and you’re good🤷🏼‍♀️

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It's not overly cautious. Its logic. Deli meat is not tracked. You have no idea how long it's been sitting in that window for. Nor is it covered or protected. It's open, old and hands touch it constantly, and its overly exposed to cross contamination. It's cold and moist. And is the perfect environment for bacteria to grow in.
Even if its packaged deli meat, the same goes for it's cold moist and bacteria growing properties. Not to mention the nitrates, processed junk & preservatives in it all anyway.
These cautions are there for a reason. They're not just made up for the fun of it. It's based on medical research & statistics and studies. Not opinions.
Yes women can eat it without harm. I could ask run across a busy road without getting hit by a car. That doesn't make me invisible or the cars magically ghosts. It just makes me lucky.
Also, listeria isnt an instant sickness. It can cause illness and miscarriage weeks/months later.
Research.

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I eat deli meat (the pre-packaged kind) every day. The pre-packaged kind is sprayed with an additive that helps prevent listeria before packaging. I am more cautious about, and tend to avoid deli meat from restaurants, like Jimmy Johns or Subway.

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I think it's rediculous honestly. I'm having my 5th child soon and I still eat deli meat and sushi and seafood.

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I had four children and always ate deli sandwiches. Granted my husband made them for me because he cooks there, so I know everythings clean

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I don’t avoid deli meat. But I do you make sure it’s warm. If it’s steaming from what I’ve heard that kills listeria.

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Just heat it up before you eat it and you’ll be fine.

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No way! Loved my cold sandwiches throughout both of my pregnancies!  No need to deprive yourself because of something that’s super rare and is more likely to be in fruits and veggies.

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I’m avoiding it. Even a small risk is too risky for me

Do you actually avoid deli meat?

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