Bean Sprouts a no no...?

[ubba82]

I read somewhere that eating bean sprouts (cooked or raw) is a no no in pregnancy. Is this correct? If yes, Why?

[Rommy'sMummy]

Ubba, I haven't heard that one specifically but all I would be able to think of would be if it was fresh and not washed and therefore a listeria risk??

[Anila]

Do u mean the ones in the bag, i have always eaten them, i make my own spring rolls, and vietnamise rolls, and i eat the bean sprouts all the time, havent had a problem yet.

[~Raven~]

I would think it has to so with them being washed properly before eating. Like the pre made salads and stuff. I've had a few festy smelling batches of them in the past too.

[Life is Good]

Hi Ubba

Not sure if you got my response to this / your question in another thread. If not, you can find it here.

HTH x

[Taurean]

Hi Ubba

I was shocked to find out bean sprouts are a no-no too. It's in both my pregnancy books and it's because they're high risk of listeria. They say even cooked (or heated through) is a no-no too. Best to steer clear if you ask me.

HTH hon!

[ubba82]

Sambo- Your post was the one I was thinking about!!!! I didnt subscribe to that thread so I never got your answer. Thank You so much

[Anila]

Hi Ubba

I was shocked to find out bean sprouts are a no-no too. It's in both my pregnancy books and it's because they're high risk of listeria. They say even cooked (or heated through) is a no-no too. Best to steer clear if you ask me.

HTH hon!

oh wow, i never knew that at all, i have had 5 babies, and have eaten them in all 5 pregnancies, gee u learn something new every time!