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I know when pregnant you are not allowed unpasturized cheeses. I was told though that pregnant women aren't allowed deli meats either. Is that true? Is cottage and cream cheese ok to eat as well?
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 | E - December 11 |
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I am not sure about deli meats but cottage and cream cheeses are always pasteurized, and safe to eat. Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein and calcium. It is a very healthy food during pregnancy, and while b___stfeeding.
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 | r - December 13 |
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The thing about deli meats is that there is a possibility that they can carrey listeria; so they say becarefull about having deli meats. As long as you heat them to a steaming point you can eat them..."Because Listeria can grow at refrigeration temperatures of 40 ºF or below, FSIS and FDA advise all consumers to:
Use all perishable items that are precooked or ready-to-eat as soon as possible.
Clean their refrigerators regularly.
Use a refrigerator thermometer to make sure that the refrigerator always stays at 40 º F or below. "
You can also check this web site for more info. You should not worry too much; chances of listeria are not that high, but when pregnant it's always good to take precautions.
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/lm_tearsheet.htm
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| r - December 13 |
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http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/lm_tearsheet.htm
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