14 weeks pregnant...is it okay to eat just like a ham and cheese sandwich?

Question

just regular ham you buy at the store. i havent ate any yet in my pregnancy because i heard you have to heat it up first and i dont like my ham warm so i am really craving a sandwich and my doctors office is closed. thanks

Answer 1

I think worrying about trivalities is probably much more harmful than banging down a lovely sandwich. Lay off the raw sausages and uncooked eggs though, otherwise, eat pretty much what you like.

Answer 2

They say not to because of the chance of listeria contamination. If a normal person ate it, they would get through it. A baby wouldn't. There are not a whole lot of recalls due to listeria contamination but there are enough for me not to eat it and be pregnant. I don't like warm meat too much either. I fry mine in a pan, it tastes better than the microwave. The only way the meat would hurt you is if it was contaminated though.

Answer 3

Listen to Grande alacrán - he is correct in his answer. The chance of getting Listeriosis is not very high, but in my opinion is the risk, no matter how small, worth your child's life? Having been through a miscarriage, I would never take that risk. Nine months is not that long to forego risky foods when it comes to the health of your child.

The USDA website outlines food safety, so it might be worth taking a look at http://www.foodsafety.gov/~fsg/f02liste.html

If you are craving deli meat, heat it until steaming, then throw it back in the fridge until it is cold again before you eat it. That should take care of any listeria and allow you to enjoy your sandwich.

Answer 4

Yeah, it's okay to eat ham. Some people would suggest no to go to a Deli to get ham, turkey etc. because of bacteria. But ham that's in a package at a grocery store is just fine I would think.

Answer 5

I ate all the stuff I wasn't supposed to. Ham is not good warm. You do what you think you should do.

Answer 6

Yep, you can. The only thing I would avoid is tuna, since the mercury levels are SO high. I ate ham when I was preggo, got really sick (I think I ate way too much) and haven't eaten it since! ahaha You'll be fine. Enjoy your sandwich. Congrats on the babe:)

Answer 7

because of your pregnancy, you should probably avoid some other foods in your refrigerator. Listeria is a type of bacteria found everywhere. Listeria can cause a food-borne illness called listeriosis, which is extremely dangerous for a pregnant women and her unborn baby. Listeriosis can cause premature delivery, miscarriage, and fetal death. A pregnant woman is more susceptible to Listeriosis because of the normal pregnancy changes that affect your immune system.

Listeria are unusual because they can grow at refrigeration temperatures of 40 degrees or below. Only cooking kills them. Therefore follow these food safety tips:

Do not eat hot dogs, luncheon meats, or deli meats unless they are reheated until steaming hot.
Do not eat soft cheeses such as feta (goat cheese), Brie, Camembert, blue-veined cheese, Roquefort, Mexican soft cheese, queso blanco, queso fresco queso do hoja, queso de crea, and asadero. If you do use these soft cheeses they should be cooked until boiling.
Use hard cheese, such as cheddar, Swiss, and Colby. Also, soft cheeses like mozzarella, pasteurized processed cheese slices and spread, cream cheese, and cottage cheese are safe to eat.
Be sure to use dairy products that are pasteurized and labeled.
Do not eat refrigerated pate, and meat spreads. Canned or shelf-stable pate and meat spreads can be eaten.
Do not eat refrigerated smoked seafood unless it is in a cooked dish, such as a casserole. Examples of refrigerated smoked seafood include salmon, trout, whitefish, cod, tuna, and mackerel which are most often labeled as "nova-style', "lox", "kippered", "smoked", or "jerky". This fish is found in the refrigerated section or sold at deli counters of grocery stores.
Canned fish and shelf-stable smoked seafood is safe to eat.
Clean your refrigerator regularly.
Use perishable, ready-to-eat, and precooked items as soon as possible.
Make sure your refrigerator always stays at 40 degrees or below.
Listeriosis may cause flu-like symptoms with fever, chills, muscle aches, diarrhea, and upset stomach. It can take a few days or even weeks to appear. Consult your healthcare provider if you have these symptoms or believe you have eaten a contaminated product.

Answer 8

That is just a myth that you have to heat it first anyways the ham is precooked and it says so on most packages so you'll be fine!

Answer 9

Look for the words "fully cooked" on the ham you purchase. Most deli type and lunch meat are fully cooked.

Answer 10

I have eaten plenty of ham and cheese sandwiches. I really never heard of the no lunchmeat thing. I have eaten lunchmeat thoughout my pregnancy and have been fine.