Safe/Unsafe Food Options
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Topic: Safe/Unsafe Food Options
Posted By: lostAmber
Subject: Safe/Unsafe Food Options
Date Posted: 02 February 2010 at 10:39am
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So i've read some conflicting information, how about that?!! Some sources say that hummus is okay to eat (and to do so within two days of opening), and other sources are saying that it's not safe to eat.
What is the general consensus here? ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Joscia
Date Posted: 02 February 2010 at 10:40am
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I ate it. Only when freshly opened though.
Like any food stuff when you're pregnant, it really comes down to personal choice and what you feel comfortable with. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 02 February 2010 at 10:42am
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I ate hummus, and also just made sure that I threw it out after a couple of days max.
I think the listeria risk lies with the tahini that is in most brands of hummus, as it is a long life product. You could always have a go at making your own, which would probably be just as yummy! (And you don't have to add any tahini.) ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 02 February 2010 at 12:18pm
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mmm Hummus! I make sure i eat the whole pot on the day I open it :P nothing like a nice tasty hummus for lunch! ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 02 February 2010 at 12:37pm
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Thanks ladies, I will continue to eat it!
Also struggling to remember that I must heat up left overs. I'm such a grazer but now I can't just grab a few mouthfuls of something from fridge without effort lol. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 02 February 2010 at 1:08pm
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NZFSA say http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/consumers/low-immunity-child-pregnancy/pregnancy-food-safety/ - don't eat it , so I'm not. Like many things, though, it's a personal decision.
ETA - just 'ctr'+'F' and search for hummus to find it quickly on the link. -------------   
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 02 February 2010 at 1:12pm
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Yeah, I read that source in my bounty book. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 02 February 2010 at 1:21pm
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I tend to take them as the authority on things food-safety related. It's their job, and they are NZ-based (rather than some overseas sources), which is of course a good thing.
At the same time, they very much tend to err on the side of caution. Which suits me fine, but I know some people prefer a more relaxed approach. -------------
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 02 February 2010 at 5:18pm
I read in a few places not to eat it so I haven't. Anything that 'might' be unsafe, I have stayed away from. I figure it's only 9 months out of my life so I'd rather be safe than sorry. Each to their own tho  If I was to eat it, I would eat it as soon as it was opened. Wouldn't eat it the next day for example. -------------  
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Posted By: Rachel1982
Date Posted: 02 February 2010 at 11:10pm
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Yeah I haven't eaten it either - even though I love it :( :(
Figure it's better to be safe than sorry! I'm making felafal for tea tomorrow night so that should help with my chickpea cravings :) ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: X
Date Posted: 03 February 2010 at 9:17am
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I'll eat it but only freshly opened & within expiry date.
You have to do what you are comfortable with though-no point eating it & then worrying about it for days afterwards. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MinaNZ
Date Posted: 04 February 2010 at 11:13am
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i've got a list of food i can and can't eat, prior to getting pregnant we brought a xmas ham. Because it was so big for the two of us we cut it up into quarters and froze it. I know i can't eat ham from the deli but can i eat xmas ham or do i have to heat it up first??
I'm guess any left over cold meats are treated in the same way, such as cornbeef? ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 04 February 2010 at 1:05pm
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Mina, I would cook it thoroughly first and then probably not eat anymore of it as left overs. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: T_Rex
Date Posted: 04 February 2010 at 2:43pm
That was my approach too. 9 months isn't that long really. And then once baby is born, you get to really enjoy eating all the things you haven't been able to  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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nzlisajo wrote:Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 05 February 2010 at 11:35am
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I talked to mw about things yesterday, so i'm feeling more confident now. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MindyW
Date Posted: 05 February 2010 at 2:09pm
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what is consensus on mayo? shop bought that is not from a chiller is safe? My latest craving is best foods mayo and chip sandwiches.....mmmmm ------------- My Beautiful Little Emily http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 05 February 2010 at 4:29pm
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NZFSA say (I'm sounding like a parrot here!) that store-bought mayo should be stored in the fridge once opened, but seem to think it's fine. Since they don't specify, I'd imagine off the shelf is fine (it's heat-treated, I'm confident it would be).
It's odd, though, I have SO gone off mayo. I was sceptical about the bottle in the fridge (wasn't sure how long it had been open) so bought myself a new one - one try and I was gagging, it was dreadful. I hope I get my mayo-liking taste buds back post preggy! -------------
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Posted By: Katep
Date Posted: 05 February 2010 at 5:19pm
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Mayo and chips....really?
My MW from last pregnancy said store bought mayo (refering to Eta's condensed milk one) would be fine as the egg is treated,...or what not. As in stuff is added and it makes the egg fine. It's fresh made mayo that you need to beware of., ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Kalimirella
Date Posted: 05 February 2010 at 7:12pm
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For mayo its basically only unsafe if the egg in it is unheat treated, so homemade stuff or maybe overseas mayo, as far as i know NZ law says the stuff in a store has to have the egg heat treated so they are safe. ------------- Kiara is 3 and Teagan is 2, now we're expecting our long awaited 3rd! http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 05 February 2010 at 7:55pm
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Mum makes a great cooked mayo - it sounds gross, but it's actually brilliant, and fine to eat. It doesn't taste like raw eggs stuff, but it's so yummy, I like it more. -------------
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Posted By: MindyW
Date Posted: 06 February 2010 at 4:28pm
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Yup burger rings and best foods mayo- its so yum I really recommend it!
Best foods in a canadian mayo I think but also aussie and nz. Thats what I thought about mayo being on the shelf... I thought it must have been heat treated, thanks guys Sorry bout you having to be a parrot Hopes  ------------- My Beautiful Little Emily http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 06 February 2010 at 4:33pm
Oh, no, I don't mind being a parrot. It makes me feel all helpful I just don't want you guys to get tired of me saying the same thing  -------------
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Posted By: MinaNZ
Date Posted: 09 February 2010 at 3:12pm
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Hi Ladies
My friends and i are getting together tomorrow night for a movie and dessert evening. I was hoping to make either creme brulee or creme caramel (very similar). I've looking on the net but can't find a solid answer as to if i can eat these desserts. I'm aware i can't eat raw egg and both these desserts are baked so the egg is set, but they both have to be cooled prior to eating. The guide of food i can eat mentions that homemade custard has to be eaten hot and never cold. Can anyone confirm please? ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 09 February 2010 at 6:45pm
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Hmm... my guess would be that in theory, they're probably a no-go. I mean, the basic concept is the same as chilled custard.
At the same time, I think if you made them yourself and took good care, the actual risk would be pretty slim. I wouldn't myself, but I know I'm overly-cautious. I think the odds of there actually being a problem would be really low. -------------
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Posted By: MinaNZ
Date Posted: 10 February 2010 at 10:09am
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Think i might be safe and make an upside down cake instead. The dessert wouldn't taste as sweet if i was worried the whole time about the risk. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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