Why cant pregnant women eat hot dogs?

(It's not safe to eat raw or undercooked meat, poultry, or fish while you're pregnant.) Meat and poultry can harbor parasites or bacteria -- such as listeria, toxoplasma, and salmonella -- that cause food poisoning. ... Most people don't get sick when they eat food contaminated with listeria. read more

Undercooked hot dogs, deli-style meats, soft cheeses and raw milk products can harbor listeria, a type of bacteria that can cause miscarriages. Heat kills listeria. So, hot dogs, luncheon meats, cold cuts, fermented and dry sausage and other deli-style meats, and poultry products that are reheated until steaming are considered safe to eat. read more

Be cautious when eating hot dogs, luncheon meats, or deli meats unless they are properly reheated to steaming (or 160 degrees F.): Eating out at certain restaurants that provide deli meat sandwiches is not recommended for pregnant women since they do not reheat their deli meats. read more

Women are cautioned against consuming ready-to-eat foods such as cold cuts, soft cheeses and hot dogs during pregnancy because of the possibility of consuming harmful bacteria. With careful preparation, women may continue to enjoy hot dogs throughout pregnancy without fear of illness. read more

If you are pregnant and happen to like to eat hot dogs, you probably have heard a few warnings. Hot dogs are an American favorite at barbecues, baseball games and social gatherings alike. Also known as frankfurters or wieners, hot dogs are cured meat made from pork, beef or poultry byproducts. read more