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  1. #1

    Mar 2004
    Sparta
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    I think that brine would kill pretty much anything. I can't imagine bacteria surviving in it.

  2. #2
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    Feb 2006
    Newcastle, NSW
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    Thanks Kat & Bron.

    I'm hoping that the brine has killed anything off Bron, but I am still worried! I am usually pretty good at watching what I eat when pregnant... I guess we can all slip up though huh?

  3. #3
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    Aug 2006
    3,562

    Yep, we sure can. I'm usually so careful but was away last weekend having lunch on the beach with a friend and ordered eggs benedict. Was so wrapped up in making sure the eggs were cooked through, I completely forgot about the ham Although it was a cooked breakfast, I'm pretty sure the ham wasn't cooked/hot.

    I'm sure you'll be just fine but understand the worry once you realise, I lost a fair amount of sleep over that ham

  4. #4
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    Jan 2007
    SA
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    Don't worry.

    Olives are yummy. If you're really worried, buy the ones in the jars. At least you know you're the first to open the jar and when you did.

    Yummmmmmmmmmmm.................... I looove olives at all other times..... let alone when I would probably eat anything.

  5. #5
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    Feb 2006
    Newcastle, NSW
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    Thanks everyone

    I ate olives throughout my entire pregnancy with Madeleine (even vomitted them in labour *urgh*) but they were the ones in a jar. I guess my main worry was that they weren't in a jar and they were from the deli. I am hoping all will be fine... I am sure it will be. The plus is that they were really yummo on my pizza and I had no fears then because they were so hot.
    Thanks again everyone for your help and advice

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    Nov 2008
    Perth
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    Try not to worry hon. The risk of contracting listeria is really low. I'm sure all pregnant women have made a few whoopsies here and there, I know I have My sister and girlfriends who have had their second babies are always telling me about the naughty stuff they ate with their seconds and they're all fine. I'm not recommending to race out and eat all the 'no-go' foods but I reckon all the hype about listeria is a little bit over the top, IYKWIM