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Are mcflurries ok in pregnancy?

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JellyCurls · 17/03/2013 16:01

I had one about a month ago and next day was really sick but never thought much about the sick as I was in first trimester and was being sick lots anyway. Last night DH brought one home which tasted delish but today I have been really sick again. So is it coincidence or are we not supposed to eat soft ice cream when pregnant? Won't be having another as I hate throwing up but would be nice to know the rules. MW just told me to use my common sense when it came to deciding on food

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ZuleikaD · 17/03/2013 16:03

I've never seen McFlurries mentioned by the NHS website . But if you think they're making you sick then avoid.

OohShiny · 17/03/2013 16:04

I was told not to have mr whippy type ice cream which I took to include mcflurries and milk shakes etc due to them not being able to clean the pipes of the machines properly so there is a chance of I think listeria.

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BabyFaker · 17/03/2013 16:10

No to mr wippy style ice cream.

ShowOfHands · 17/03/2013 16:10

Yup mcflurries and milkshakes are a no no because the machines are only switched on in the daytime or something. So the stuff they use to make them is warmed up and cooled down which is a breeding ground for bacteria.

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JellyCurls · 17/03/2013 16:20

Bleurgh feel worse now but at least I now know. Don't think I got any serious bugs off to check Dr Google but no dinner for me tonight.

Thanks for helping me x

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FoofFighter · 17/03/2013 19:14

McDonalds flurry machines are stripped down daily and thoroughly cleaned, I would have no qualms about having one from there, however I wouldn't have a 99 from an icecream van.

PandaWatch · 17/03/2013 22:11

Mcdonalds milkshakes and mcflurries are absolutely fine. I'd be amazed if the WHO website said otherwise. Its just dodgy ice cream van ice cream you need to avoid.

PseudoBadger · 17/03/2013 23:00

I hate people who do this but..... I'm an EHO and I would eat a mcflurry - but not a mr whippy from a van.
Mcdonalds are cleaned after service like you wouldn't believe...

milkyjo · 18/03/2013 07:33

I would trust macdonalds. Surely the health inspector stipulates certain rules including cleaning of the machines. If not then they would be looking at a hefty lawsuit!

milkyjo · 18/03/2013 07:37

Just to add WHO covers many countries so the 'rules' may be different elsewhere. I also trust the health inspectors to regulate these things in the UK and perhaps would avoid certain outlets if I was in a different country.

ButteryJam · 18/03/2013 10:53

I've had it a few times during pregnancy and thankfully nothing happened

Wickedgirl · 18/03/2013 12:16

I wouldn't trust McDonald's either.......stear clear of soft, whippy ice creams

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