Question 1

is it safe to eat deli meat while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: From the centers for disease control: "◦do not eat hot dogs, luncheon meats, cold cuts, other deli meats (e.g., bologna), or fermented or dry sausages unless they are heated to an internal temperature of 165°f or until steaming hot just before serving." at http://www.Cdc.Gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/listeriosis/.

Question 2

i'm 11 weeks pregnant and wanted to know if it's safe to eat mangolian grill since the meat is sitting out for you to chose and they cook it for you.

Accepted Answer

Yummy: No food is perfectly safe in pregnancy or otherwise.  Fortunately, the likelihood of something bad happening as a result of the consumption of well-cleaned, fresh food from a well-run restaurant is very low.  In addition, mongolian grill is usually cooked at a high temperature.  As long as it's thoroughly cooked, the risks go way down.

Question 3

i know undercooked or raw meat is risky during pregnancy because it carries bacteria. is a steak safe to eat medium because all the bacteria can be found on the outside of the meat, which is fully cooked?

Accepted Answer

Contaminated meat: Undercooked or raw meat is no more risky or dangerous during pregnancy than at any other time. In general, whole meat that is cooked enough to sear the surface protects against bacterial infections, so even very rare or virtually uncooked meat is safe. Ground meat (e.g. hamburger) is a different story, because surface bacteria can be present throughout. Cook burgers at least to medium pink.

Question 4

is it safe to eat 1500 calories during pregnancy since i'm overweight and my new diet is healthy (lean meats, veggies, fruits, whole-grains)?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on your current weight and the level of obesity. You should talk to your Ob about it. As long as you take in the essential vitamins and have a good mix of diet choices, you should be fine. I applaud you in taking the initiative to maintain your weight during this critical time of your life.

Best Wishes
Dr M

Question 5

how much imitation crab meat in sushi is ok to eat while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Sushi &amp; pregnancy.: Sushi should be avoided during pregnancy for two reasons.  (1) risk of bacterial infection complicating the pregnancy.  (2) risk of exposure to mercury complicating the pregnancy.  Certainly not worth the risk during pregnancy.  Cooked sushi or vegetable-only sushi should be fine, but then we'd worry about the person making the sushi having washed his hands after handling raw fish.

Question 6

how much crab meat is too much during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Doubt it's been stud: I strongly doubt it's been studied scientifically, but like anything else (particularly during pregnancy) moderation is the key. Don't do anything that could endanger your fetus, because you only get one chance with no "do-overs". After delivery you can go hog (or crab meat) wild.

Question 7

is it safe to eat cooked meat that has been non-refrigerated but in soy sauce for a few hours?

Accepted Answer

Two Hour Rule: Don't leave food out at room temperature for more than two hours. On a hot day (90° f or higher), reduce this time to one hour.

Reheat leftovers to 165° f (74° c).
Bring leftover sauces, soups, and gravies to a boil.

[have fun. Be safe.].

Question 8

left a curry out at room temperature for several hours, it had been taken from the fridge + was kept cold since it was cooked a day ago. is it safe to eat? smells and tastes normal, only meat in it is small pieces of cooked chicken?

Accepted Answer

: After 2 hours at room temperature, bacteria which could be harmful start to grow. Take no chances and throw it out even though it tastes ok.

Question 9

my friend gave me some grilled chicken and meat wrap tightly in aluminium foil i kept them in fridge its been two days now is it safe to eat now i hear about bake potato in foil cause botulism can it b same as chicken and meat or should i eat it?

Accepted Answer

: These foods should be entirely safe for a week or more in this situation. Certainly OK now. This is not a setting likely to permit botulism bacteria to grow.

Question 10

where do they serve squirrels and other small game for people to try?  is the meat safe to eat?

Accepted Answer

Enjoy: You will have to search restaurants in your area to find places that serve more of the wild game meats. They are becoming more and more popular. As with any foods, as long as they are properly prepared they should be safe to eat. If you enjoy them is a different question.

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Is it safe to eat deli meat while pregnant?

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I'm 11 weeks pregnant and wanted to know if it's safe to eat mangolian grill since the meat is sitting out for you to chose and they cook it for you.

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I know undercooked or raw meat is risky during pregnancy because it carries bacteria. is a steak safe to eat medium because all the bacteria can be found on the outside of the meat, which is fully cooked?

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Is it safe to eat 1500 calories during pregnancy since i'm overweight and my new diet is healthy (lean meats, veggies, fruits, whole-grains)?

A member asked:

How much imitation crab meat in sushi is ok to eat while pregnant?

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How much crab meat is too much during pregnancy?

A member asked:

Is it safe to eat cooked meat that has been non-refrigerated but in soy sauce for a few hours?

A member asked:

Left a curry out at room temperature for several hours, it had been taken from the fridge + was kept cold since it was cooked a day ago. is it safe to eat? smells and tastes normal, only meat in it is small pieces of cooked chicken?

A member asked:

My friend gave me some grilled chicken and meat wrap tightly in aluminium foil i kept them in fridge its been two days now is it safe to eat now i hear about bake potato in foil cause botulism can it b same as chicken and meat or should i eat it?

A member asked:

Where do they serve squirrels and other small game for people to try? is the meat safe to eat?

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