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I was served a hot sandwich and it had melted the top layer of styrofoam will this harm the baby in the 1st trimester ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : No but it probably tasted pretty gross.

Answered 4/22/2013

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