I’m 36 weeks today and I had a milkshake at a restaurant earlier and I’ve only just realised it was made from a mr whippy machine style and now I’m PANICKING so bad about the listeria risk. I’ve avoided all kind of soft serve/mcflurry style ice cream machines the whole pregnant and now I’m stressing!!
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Learn more about our guidelines.I think it’s because my midwife had specifically say don’t eat it, that I’m panicking 😭

If you don't feel sick after eating you are fine. The chances are very low, these guidelines are just extra careful.

There's nothing wrong with the actual ice cream. The reason they suggest not to have it is because the machines are hard to clean 100%, and that is where the listeria risk comes from, but it is extremely unlikely to get it.

I was never even told this, only found out through other mams to be! You’ll be fine don’t worry

I’m 35+3 and I’ve had milkshakes and McFlurrys, not often but been fine x

Don't worry about it. Until few days ago I didn't know this was a thing so had loads of mcflurrys. Baby has been fine (also 36 weeks). Obviously I'll avoid it now

I drink milkshakes all the time

I had no idea this was a thing, I've had loads of maccys milkshakes! Currently 37 weeks

McDonald’s flurry / shake machines are put into a cleaning mode every close shift to where the contents are boiled to kill bacteria. You’re all good ☺️ x
it wasn’t McDonald’s 😩

Honestly it’s only one it’ll be fine! I’ve been eating salami like once a week recently as been craving it! Only thing I’ve religiously avoided is pâté

Never even been told this! But it’s honestly fine, many people eat all the things we aren’t supposed to. If you’re feeling fine now, you’re fine 🙂