Eating Subway while being Pregnant!!?

Question

Ok so I heard about that bacteria on the meat.. but holy man if you listened to EVERYTHING that is going around you would starve half to death... ugh.. Im craving a sub wtih double cheese and cucumbers on it and I want the assorated sub!! But everytime i turn around and read something it says you cant!! I dont eat lunch meat every day let alone every month.. I dont even recall the last time I had lunch meat!! haha... Im just wondering if I can eat a sub here and there with out being told OMG YOUR GOING TO GET SICK and blah blah blah.... lol like i said I dont eat lunch meat at all rarly do I buy it either.. mainly for my son and husband but i dont eat it at all... so can someone please tell me if i can let lose and have just ONE sub!! lol

Answer 1

that is a funny sandwich. cravings are so weird.

ask them to put the sandwich through the toaster and that should cook up the sandwich meat.  

Answer 2

Well thats because of listeria, and you are supposed to heat it up in the microwave or broiler. I really dont bother. I have always eaten lunchmeat raw and never had a problem. Everything in moderation, really. Even my doctor kinda giggled when I mentioned it and said that a lot of books go overboard with cautions. Go ahead and eat it!

Also remember, they have cooked chicken and steak and meatballs etc as well.

Answer 3

I am 26 weeks pregnant, and I crave Subway all the time.  And I eat it all the time.  I'm fine, my baby is fine, I am more than positive that you will be fine too.

Answer 4

Just ask them to toast it. My most favorite thing to eat right now is their Philly Cheese-steak with provolone and some onions on it. They always ask me if I want it toasted. It's so yummy!!

Missy

Oldest son Dylan (4), 25 weeks 2 days with Daniel

Answer 5

yes you can, trust me i freaked out too then after being told yes by the dr i didn't even want one anymore.

just remember yes you can have it just not everyday and don't eat deli meat that you know or could have been sitting out for days getting warm. If you buy deli meat for your home just make sure that once you open it YOU should only eat out of it for a day or two then let the boys have the rest.

Answer 6

lol! I have never heard of that before I eat subway all the time!! Just enjoy the sandwiches lol!

Answer 7

I don;t understand what all the fuss is about either. I eat a sub about once a week. I asked my doctor and he said it was fine. It's your body and you can do whatever you want technically. People always want to complain about eating this or eating that but most of it is relatively harmless. When was the last time you heard of someone getting listeria anyway? The meat is already been cooked it isn't raw.

Answer 8

you can eat lunch meat as long as you heat it up enough to kill the bacteria.  tell them you want it toasted//microwaved.  make sure it doesn't have sodium nitrate either.  i think salami does.  so avoid salami.  but turkey or chick should be fine

Answer 9

You are fine. I asked my doctor about it my first OB because I hear stuff from everyone ALL the time and i agree its like I cant do anything! Its like since im pregnant I need to live in a bubble, lol. So I talked to my OB and she said that lunch meat CAN have bacteria on it and it would only be bad for you if you didn't nuke it a little or you ate it ALL THE TIME. I hvae Subway all the time. Its my favorite place to eat! So indulge!! lol. I have never gotten sick off of a Subway sub or even lunchmeat from the store. Try not to listen to EVERYTHING you hear.. My dr said only to stay away from light tuna, and certain kinds of fish due to mercury levels and not to eat hot dogs raw, ew! Anyways, go for it!  

Answer 10

i am in canada im not sure if you are too but we are having that meat recall problem. I went to subway last week and they had a sign saying "none of our products are part of the recall" its MR SUB that had meat that was recalled. not sure if this is what you are talking about or the regular "dont eat deli meat when pregnant" But it wont kill you as long as you make sure to ask that none of their meats were recalled

Answer 11

oh girl! what should i tell ya?

i eat a cold cut combo months ago and got really sick!

when i got prego i still kept eating there! LOL

i dont wanna tell you "GO FOR IT" or "DONT" so its all on you sweetie.

what doesnt kill you makes you fat!! ahahaha...my husband always says that!!!  

Answer 12

Girl eat wat your baby wants don't believe that let lose

Answer 13

I feel your pain. I was told that too, along with the issue over being around cats and litter while pregnant. I honestly forgot what the Dr said about lunch meat one day and had a turkey/chicken breast sandwich. I'm still fine and my baby is stronger as ever! LOL I wouldnt do it everyday, but I think it's OK once in a while. If you gotta eat, you gotta eat! LOL  :) Good luck  

Answer 14

Have them toast the sandwich and your good to go.