Listeriosis/food prep other bacteria??

[Taurean]

Taurean, I was thinking the same thing about the difference of the stuff on the sandwich or just in the fridge, didn't think that would be a listeria worry but maybe when the bread got moist from the tomato juice it could be a different bacteria worry...like I said just a little paranoid lol

That's why I'd prefer fresh. Hadn't even thought of that scenario for possible bacteria growth but the thought of soggy bread does my head in. He he he

[willow5]

Soggy bread is pretty gross but if you arrange the tomato to be in between the cheese and cucumber it protects the bread a bit even better with a lettuce layer on the outside....I'm just not a morning person so the less I have to do the better might just have to learn to such it up and make my lunch in the mornings now just incase

[Taurean]

I use to chop everything up then assemble the sandwich at work. You could try that!

[human bean]

Wow I hadn't thought of this - good question! Every week night DH or I make our lunch for the next day - always a fresh salad sealed in a plastic container in the fridge. I've been really careful in every other aspect, but does this mean I should be making my lunch in the morning? I am soooo not a morning person lol

[willow5]

The at work assembley could be the way to go Taurean

I'm with you human bean mornings are not my friend! Not sure about the salad for lunch either I don't understand the logistics of it all...and the pg hormones are making it hard for me to absorb info (well that's my story and I'm sticking to it lol)...we need a chef or food handling expert

[human bean]

Actually this thread has also got me thinking - we use Safegaurd Fruit & Vege Wash and I wash all our fruit and veg with it (and then rinse) when I get home from the markets. Anyone out there use it? Or know if it's still okay to use whilst pregnant? It doesn't have any warnings on the label....just checked the website and it doesn't say anything in the FAQ's. It says it's all natural ingredients so I imagine it's safe to use?

Sorry to go off on another tangent!

[willow5]

I've never heard of safeguard fruit and veg, I know at work they use a bleach like solution to wash the fruit and veg I wouldn't be keen on eating after the bleach stuff.
Would be interested to know if the safeguard is ok I wouldn't mind using it if it's all good, where do you get it from?