When I was pg with DD, I was terrified of listeriosis. But to be honest this time around, I'm not worried and to be honest I'm still eating things like ham that you're not meant to. Listeriosis is very rare anyway and I figure I've got more chance of being in a car accident or something anyway . . . it just doesn't seem like something worth being pedantic about. I already find it incredibly difficult to choose what I want to eat, eliminate all of the 'danger foods' would make it impossible!
yes me too. and i'm a chef. sometimes i freak out and think what if it does happen, but our food safety standards are very good here- i you aren't too silly either.
I think that's just it - as long as you're sensible with your food, that's the main thing. I make sure I eat leftovers the night after they were first cooked (though even then, depending on what it is, if its properly stored and then heated you could probably go another night . . . ) and all the food goes straight back into the fridge after its been taken out, etc.
I don't understand the whole egg thing either, my stepdad pointed out to me the other day . . . eggs are SEALED. How can they have germs when they're totally sealed?!
Maybe you eat mostly at home? I think it is particularly important for people who eat away from home a lot. Especially buffets, food courts etc. They are always risky. I really missed sushi when I was pg as I can't make it well at home. And although I rarely had soft cheeses I really missed them just cos I couldnt have them. Im a vege so didn't need to worry about the cold meat bit.
Actually one of the most tragic cases of listeria involved food served by a VERY large caterer (hospitals etc - therefore you would think that would be safe), and resulted in 3 stillborn babies. What did they eat? FRUIT SALAD. Most people think that's safe too.........
I'm not being fatalistic, in fact I was completely unaware there were any foods you couldn't eat with my first preg - but you can't think ignorance is bliss, when you KNOW there are risks.
Anyone else not worried about listeriosis?
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