Can I eat raw milk cheese when pregnant?
AvoidUnpasteurised (raw) products can carry Listeria and other bacteria.
Raw milk cheese for other situations
BreastfeedingNo Listeria concern for breastfeeding. Usual food safety applies.Safe
VegetarianMay use animal rennet. Check the label for "microbial" or "non-animal" rennet.Caution
VeganContains dairy, which isn't vegan.Avoid
CoeliacNaturally gluten-free.Safe
Milk allergyContains milk.Avoid
Peanut allergyNo peanut listed.Safe
Gestational diabetesNo known concern for gestational diabetes.Safe
MAOIsAged and fermented, so high in tyramine.Avoid
Low-FODMAPNo known concern for a low-FODMAP diet.Safe
Questions people ask
Is raw milk cheese safe in pregnancy?
Avoid. Unpasteurised (raw) products can carry Listeria and other bacteria.