Is Goat cheese safe during pregnancy?

Q: Is Goat cheese safe during pregnancy?

Use caution. Pasteurised and hard types are generally fine; soft rind-ripened and raw-milk types are risky. Prefer pasteurised cheese cooked until hot. If unsure, ask your doctor.

Why?

Pasteurised and hard types are generally fine; soft rind-ripened and raw-milk types are risky.

Advice

Prefer pasteurised cheese cooked until hot. If unsure, ask your doctor.

General information. Ask your doctor about your personal situation.

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