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Hello! im 5 weeks pregnant i was eating aioli tonight and realised it was out out date by 8 months!! thinking back last week i did eat it and also had diarrhoea however didn't link the two up until now very worried for my baby, can this cause harm?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Most cases, ok: However some viruses and bacteria, can travel through the utero-placental connection affecting the baby. Important to discuss with your OB doctor for testing and evaluation, to be safe.

Answered 4/9/2020

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A member asked:

Hello! im 5 weeks pregnant i was eating aioli tonight and realised it was out out date by 8 months!! thinking back last week i did eat it and also had diarrhoea however didn't link the two up until now very worried for my baby, can this cause harm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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