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Is it safe to eat deli meat while pregnant?
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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/.
Answered 11/25/2013
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Generally yes: If it is safe enough for you to eat when you are not pregnant, there is no reason to exclude deli meet when you are.
Answered 3/14/2015
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