I opted for veggie sushi today but really wanted a smoked salmon roll. There seems to be conflicting information on the interwebs about whether smoked salmon is ok or not. I think the main concern is listeria?
(For those who care I live in the Midwest so while I do eat raw fish at this suhi place I probably won't partake while preggers because I know the fish isn't super fresh).
What are your thoughts?
hostess / eggplant / 11068 posts
I am dying for smoked salmon but like deli meats, I've been told that they are off limits. SIGH.
bananas / 9973 posts
I tried to avoid it originally but I love this smoked salmon crepe at a place I frequent. I just told them to cook the smoked salmon very well and went with that. I never ate the uncooked smoked salmon though while preggers. I did have a bite or two of raw tuna at some fancy restaurants during our babymoon.
pomegranate / 3452 posts
Smoked salmon was the only "no-no" that I didn't eat while pregnant (well, and all sushi, but that's because I rarely have it anyway, but I looove lox)
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts
I skipped it while preggo... although I was lax about other "no"s (ie. coffee, deli meat (heated), etc.)
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
Interesting...I did not know that bc my DH makes smoked salmon! No listeria concerns!
honeydew / 7667 posts
@aprk: ha, I can't bring myself to eat cold lunch meat but smoked salmon doesn't seem so bad.
pomegranate / 3895 posts
I ate it all the time. I thought the risk was way too infinitesimal to worry about. Then again, I wasn't interested in following most of the pregnancy "rules" (nor were any of them, other than not smoking or drinking, and limiting caffeine, touted as rules by any of my prenatal care providers.
pomegranate / 3452 posts
@MrsH: I think for things like lunch meat and smoked fish that you have to go with your gut - haha - and make sure you are eating from a clean place you trust.
nectarine / 2085 posts
Yes, the listeria risk is the problem with smoked salmon. There have been some recalls due to listeria lately (FDA does free emails re: recalls). Is cooked salmon an option? Our local spot does a non-smoked, cooked salmon roll that I get for LO. It's an acceptable substitute.
grapefruit / 4554 posts
I would occasionally have a bagel with cream cheese and lox. LIke the motto, everything in moderation.
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
It's my favorite thing. But my doctors said no. After I gave birth my mom brought bagels and lox brunch to me 
pomegranate / 3275 posts
that sounds delicious.... but I guess it'll be January before we can eat it.....
persimmon / 1081 posts
Smoked salmon is fine if cooked (like in a quiche or an omelet). Normally I love it but it sounds soooo unappetizing right now.
I am 11+1 today, and I've had two Italian subs in the past two weeks from reputable delis, thinking what's the harm? The meat and cheese were freshly sliced, too. But then my sister reminded me she had food poisoning at 32w from a turkey sandwich, which required two nights in the hospital. In the end she was fine but no more deli meat for me.
bananas / 9227 posts
I ate lox while pregnant. Its not an issue here as long as its not past the expiration date. Sushi, I didn't have since I don't trust most places. But if I was back home in CA, it would be the opposite. Id trust the sushi, but not the lox.
coconut / 8472 posts
@artbee: That sounds so yummy right now. I eat deli meats, but I haven't eaten lox, and can't eat bagels due to GD. Maybe I'll have my parents do the same thing, since DH wouldn't have a clue.
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
@MrsCB: My mom also brought over soft cheeses that I love I'm totally going to make her do it again!
coconut / 8472 posts
@artbee: LOL, I was just wondering if my parents would think it was weird if I asked them for brie along with a bagel and lox.
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
@MrsCB: I guess my mom knows I'm weird.... she planned the meal herself!
grapefruit / 4717 posts
I ate lox while pregnant. Also ate deli meat, as my OB okayed it since there's such a small chance re: listeria.
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