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Is Food Truck Meat safe in pregnancy?

Verdict

! Yes, with conditions

Fine if cooked-to-order and well-run. Pre-cooked sitting out — skip.

Why

Standard food safety rules apply. Modern food trucks have cooling/heating equipment.

The specifics

Choose busy, well-rated trucks. Skip if food seems to have been sitting.

Sources

FDA Food Safety 2024

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