What's the deal with cold cuts?

Can we eat them? Should we not eat them? Can we eat them if they are warmed up?

I am craving a ham and swiss sandwich in the sandwich maker - RIGHT NOW. Not sure what to do.

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my doctor said it was fine - everything in moderation.

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that's all I needed to hear!

Thanks!

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That sounds so good. I might have one when I get home.

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They can be controversial because the bacteria listeria can develop on them if they are not kept at proper temperature.

Many docs say ok as long as you heat up the cold cut first until its steaming, then let it cool and eat. That should kill the bacteria.

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Here's what I came up with on babycenter.

Looks like it's ok as long as I put it in the sandwich maker!!!

It's not safe to eat deli meats (or hot dogs) when you're pregnant unless they're heated until steaming hot. Pregnant women are about 20 times more likely than other healthy adults to get listeriosis, and newborns -- not moms -- suffer the most serious effects of infection during pregnancy. Listeria can cross the placental barrier, or more commonly, be transmitted in the birth canal, which can be devastating for the baby. Every year or so, an outbreak occurs in which miscarriage, preterm delivery, or death occurs because pregnant women ate deli meat or hot dogs contaminated with listeria. The contamination may result from improper handling or it may already be present in the meat. But whatever the source, unlike other bacteria, listeria grows well at refrigerator temperatures. So while we think we're being safe by putting cold cuts in the refrigerator, this germ outsmarts us. You should also avoid getting fluid from hot dog packages on other foods, utensils, or food preparation areas, and be sure to wash your hands after handling hot dogs or deli meats. Listeria is also a problem in unpasteurized milk, in refrigerated pâtés, and in soft cheeses. If cheeses are not made from pasteurized milk, I would stay away from them.

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Wasn't there a recall just this weekend for turkeys and ham that were tainted with listeriosis?

Just make sure you heat the cold cuts up.....

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My doc says no. I think if they are warmed though, it kills the bacteria that could be on it. I would check to be sure though, because if you do get sick from it, it is very serious.

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my Dr said in moderation.

I have had it many times, so far no problems.

I am trying not to be too freaked out by it all.

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i like turkey reubens from the local deli at lunch because they heat the meat up on the grill right in front of you then add cheese to the hot meat. i say just go for hot meat sandwiches.

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I have eaten cold cuts through all 3 of my pregnancies and no problems here

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Man I eat cold cuts all the time! I hope nothing happens i never heard this before!

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