https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 13 May 2026 03:07:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2115070 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 19:28:21 +0000 wrkbrk 2115070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A big thank you to everyone for the opinions! I will probably continue to eat a little :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2114986 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:29:50 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 2114986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh how I have missed Deli meat!! I know a lot of doctors aren't concerned about it but I have seen some very sick babies from listeria in my nicu so I have avoided it. But really, I am sure it is fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2114171 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:59:12 +0000 alphagam84 2114171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just finished reading "panic free pregnancy" and there was a section about this. They said only 20 pregnant women in the entire country get listeria each year so the chances of it happening are extremely small. I just wouldn't touch the prepackaged stuff but I'd feel completely fine getting it freshly cut and then eating immediately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2113619 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 19:25:24 +0000 Greentea 2113619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It isn't just the slicer- anything sitting out has potential to be growing bacteria that your body could handle when not pregnant, but could be very dangerous when pregnant. For instance my OBs office tells everyone to avoid salads (like chicken salad from a deli) for this reason. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2113614 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 19:20:03 +0000 ShootingStar 2113614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ate deli meat almost every single day of my pregnancy. I've also never in my life heard of anyone getting sick from deli meat, so I figured it was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2113591 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:54:25 +0000 sarac 2113591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would not avoid it while pregnant. Just watch for listeria recalls, which are more likely to be on packaged greens than anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2113583 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:50:15 +0000 MrsADS 2113583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 17wks and I eat way too much deli meat. Subway 1x a week and sometimes another serving during the week. </p> <p>I figure if I think it's safe, it's probably ok... honestly I feel like I'm more likely to get Listeria from some contaminated cantaloupe or something! I personally think the deli meat thing is a little overblown as long as you don't eat nasty shady stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2113477 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 17:03:08 +0000 wrkbrk 2113477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all! I dont crave it THAT much that it should be a real issue. I was really just super curious if it was ALL deli meat and what people actually meant by that term!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2113418 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 16:09:09 +0000 snowjewelz 2113418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I avoided it at first but def had deli meat a few times. Agree that as long as it's not from some shady deli it should be fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2113407 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:56:42 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2113407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor had 0 concerns about deli meat. So I'd say its fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2113403 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:54:11 +0000 tysonja 2113403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>more an 'at your own risk' type of thing -- of course better safe than sorry, but if you feel confident about the source/are able to heat it up to hot, then you should be ok! (....said the pregnant lady who had sashimi yesterday for dinner.... mmm.....) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2113193 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:48:52 +0000 blackbird 2113193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor told me just to not eat shady deli meat. So.....I wouldn't worry at all about what you're talking about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2113177 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:33:16 +0000 wrkbrk 2113177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all for your comments. I just didnt know if there was a distinction if the meat was just shaved cause isnt that like eating, eg, sliced chicken (which is ok to my understanding)?<br /> The funny thing is I have been vegetarian for 10+ years. I just am craving meat all of a sudden now and it sucks that I cant eat it! Haha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2113172 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:30:07 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2113172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor told me not to avoid deli meat. I eat lots of deli meat--pre-packaged from Costco, from Subway, Jimmy Johns, the grocery store counter, etc.</p> <p>If you're truly worried, avoid it, but I think it's pretty safe to say you'll be just fine eating deli meat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2113169 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:24:31 +0000 JerricaBenton 2113169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The issue is the potential for Listeria on the slicer. If you're worried, avoid it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2113166 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:23:10 +0000 maddyz 2113166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ate that when pregnant. I think the salt and other things that get added to deli meet are also a concern... I ate all kinds of things that are on the shouldn't list if I felt good about where or came from so many I am not the person to answer this question... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2113165 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:23:07 +0000 SeptMomma12 2113165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I may be totally wrong, but my understanding is that it's the slicer they're concerned about, not the meat. If the slicer isn't properly cleaned, it can harbor listeria.</p> <p>That being said, my doctor wasn't concerned about deli meat at all. He said "I'm supposed to tell you to heat it up, but I don't personally think it's necessary." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/about-deli-meat#post-2113152 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:19:15 +0000 wrkbrk 2113152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know you are supposed to avoid "deli meat" while pregnant for fear of contamination. I know this means all pre-packaged meats you would get at the grocery store to make a sandwich, and it includes, eg, Subway.</p> <p>My question is this: What about the turkey they shave right off the turkey breast for you at the deli counter at Whole Foods? It literally was JUST on an entire smoked breast of meat one minute before they hand it to you. Does anyone know if this would be ok?</p> <p>TIA!! :) </p>