Lunch/Deli Meats

Virginia · Jun 17th, 2010, 08:14 AM

I read that they are unsafe during pregnancy...how much truth does this have to it?

Does anyone think eating Lunchables (the things with the meat, cheese, and crackers) is harmful? I've eaten 2 since I've gotten pregnant, and I was planning on eating one for lunch today...

LoolaBear · Jun 17th, 2010, 08:23 AM

the reason they are classed as unsafe during pregnancy is due to the fact that they run a higher risk of containing harmful bacteria that could affect the baby and also a higher risk of contracting salmonela. xx

Virginia · Jun 17th, 2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LoolaBear

the reason they are classed as unsafe during pregnancy is due to the fact that they run a higher risk of containing harmful bacteria that could affect the baby and also a higher risk of contracting salmonela. xx

So do you think Lunchables are safe? They are made for kids, and I sure hope they would be safe for a kid...Maybe I should try to find something else for lunch today...

austinsmom · Jun 17th, 2010, 08:30 AM

I ate sandwiches the whole time i was pregnant with my son, and have never gotten sick from lunch meat. however, that was almost 6 years ago, and i'm sure there are new 'rules' all the time. I still eat lunch meat, and have heard if the meat is 'steaming', it's fine. I've never seen a warning on a lunchable for pregnant women. LOL

Virginia · Jun 17th, 2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by austinsmom

I ate sandwiches the whole time i was pregnant with my son, and have never gotten sick from lunch meat. however, that was almost 6 years ago, and i'm sure there are new 'rules' all the time. I still eat lunch meat, and have heard if the meat is 'steaming', it's fine. I've never seen a warning on a lunchable for pregnant women. LOL

Me neither! I was just looking for one! Hahahaha! I was thinking about calling their 800 number and asking, but I thought they may think I was looney. I know my mother ate a ton of sandwiches when she was pregnant with us 4 kids, and we were all fine....Surely eating my last Lunchable wouldn't hurt me. I might have to nuke the meat so I don't feel paranoid though...hahaha. So many rules to learn!

EmzyJA · Jun 17th, 2010, 09:46 AM

as far as i know they're safe. my doc went through everything with me that we're not supposed to eat when pregnant and he never mentioned lunch meat. you've got me really fancying one now though. might have to pick one up from the shop on my way home lol xx

Lil_Apple · Jun 17th, 2010, 09:55 AM

I think its more if you get it from a deli counter say and its been sitting in the supermarket waiting for you to buy it behind the counter...(i think thats right anyway

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Kirst264 · Jun 17th, 2010, 10:13 AM

I certainly hope lunchables are safe as i had a major craving for them in my 1st tri and it's practically all i ate

you'll be fine x

LuvMyBoys · Jun 17th, 2010, 11:30 AM

You will be fine, but you might want to not eat them anymore? I'm not sure exactly what the risks are but my midwife said that if I am going to eat lunch meat that I have to heat it up steaming hot. Now that just seems un-appetizing to me!!

suzie_q · Jun 17th, 2010, 11:35 AM

I read that too but it didn't explain why...and it did say if you eat it hot it's ok. I have been eating sandwiches every day this week with deli chicken slices because I think they are going overboard with this precaution. I know that we get recalls in the news sometimes and it is usually deli meat and listeriosis, so maybe they are just saying you shouldn't risk it. I'm willing to take the risk.

Jun 17th, 2010, 08:14 AM	#1
Virginia Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,175	Lunch/Deli Meats I read that they are unsafe during pregnancy...how much truth does this have to it? Does anyone think eating Lunchables (the things with the meat, cheese, and crackers) is harmful? I've eaten 2 since I've gotten pregnant, and I was planning on eating one for lunch today...

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Jun 17th, 2010, 08:23 AM	#2
LoolaBear Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sleaford Nr Lincoln, UK Posts: 4,196	the reason they are classed as unsafe during pregnancy is due to the fact that they run a higher risk of containing harmful bacteria that could affect the baby and also a higher risk of contracting salmonela. xx

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Jun 17th, 2010, 08:30 AM	#4
austinsmom Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,586	I ate sandwiches the whole time i was pregnant with my son, and have never gotten sick from lunch meat. however, that was almost 6 years ago, and i'm sure there are new 'rules' all the time. I still eat lunch meat, and have heard if the meat is 'steaming', it's fine. I've never seen a warning on a lunchable for pregnant women. LOL

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Jun 17th, 2010, 09:46 AM	#6
EmzyJA Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1,732	as far as i know they're safe. my doc went through everything with me that we're not supposed to eat when pregnant and he never mentioned lunch meat. you've got me really fancying one now though. might have to pick one up from the shop on my way home lol xx

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Jun 17th, 2010, 09:55 AM	#7
Lil_Apple Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,018	I think its more if you get it from a deli counter say and its been sitting in the supermarket waiting for you to buy it behind the counter...(i think thats right anyway )

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Jun 17th, 2010, 10:13 AM	#8
Kirst264 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,572	I certainly hope lunchables are safe as i had a major craving for them in my 1st tri and it's practically all i ate you'll be fine x

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Jun 17th, 2010, 11:30 AM	#9
LuvMyBoys Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 742	You will be fine, but you might want to not eat them anymore? I'm not sure exactly what the risks are but my midwife said that if I am going to eat lunch meat that I have to heat it up steaming hot. Now that just seems un-appetizing to me!!

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Jun 17th, 2010, 11:35 AM	#10
suzie_q Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 59	I read that too but it didn't explain why...and it did say if you eat it hot it's ok. I have been eating sandwiches every day this week with deli chicken slices because I think they are going overboard with this precaution. I know that we get recalls in the news sometimes and it is usually deli meat and listeriosis, so maybe they are just saying you shouldn't risk it. I'm willing to take the risk.

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