Leftovers while pregnant

Hi ladies
My GP told me that I can't eat leftovers at all when pregnant. Not even the day after the food was made. I forgot tonight and started reheating spaghetti that was made last night then remembered. I haven't eaten the spaghetti yet but it is really all I have at home for dinner. It was only made yesterday so I really don't see why I can't eat it if I heat it up hot. But would love advice as to what you do/think. Thanks!

Oops- I ate leftovers through both my pregnancies- no harm done smile

I didn't know about that, I thought as long as they are stored in the fridge/freezer and re-heated to a hot temperature it's ok. Anyway I have done it and will keep doing it so if you want your spaghetti I say have it!

i have aswell, the book from teh ministry of health about this kind of stuff in nz says to use within 2 days and ensure you heat to pipping hot then cool down till it is at a eatable temeperate so as long as you heat it really really hot you should be fine but only re heat once

enjoy your spagheti

I wouldn't eat left over takeaways but left over home made shouldn't be a problem.

it is fine nothing I read about it said to stay away from it
being a bit over the top i think
stupid gp

Thanks ladies for the replies. I didn't eat it as I just wasn't sure and hadn't seen all these replies. Hubby ate it all though so no food got wasted which is good. GXSRNESS - I wouldn't call my GP stupid. She is a lovely lady and I can understand everyone having different opinions as you can never be too careful when pregnant.
In future I will eat a day after but not any more time after that.
Duckie - As Page said you can never be too careful when pregnant as you don't want your baby to die from a poor food choice which unfortunately happens more then you may think.