A member asked:

Pregnant. cooked chicken this afternoon, refrigerated it. can i eat it cold for dinner or is there risk of listeria?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Sure: Listeria is a bacterium usually transmitted by contaminated dairy products, not by chicken. As long as you carefully clean your pots and plates and utensils and have a clean water supply you shouldn't be worrying about food contamination. Good luck with your pregnancy!!

Answered 12/13/2015

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