Can pregnant ladies eat feta cheese?

Any unpasteurized soft cheese, including feta, is not safe to eat when pregnant. The raw milk used to make unpasteurized cheeses puts you at risk of becoming infected with listeria. Listeria poses a danger to you and your unborn baby, so be sure to check the label of any soft cheese to make sure it is pasteurized.

Is most feta cheese pasteurized?

In the U.S., nearly all fresh (unaged, rindless) cheese—like mozzarella, fresh goat cheese/chèvre, ricotta, or feta—is pasteurized. It also means that 99 percent of soft, creamy, spreadable cheeses are pasteurized.

Can you eat packaged feta while pregnant?

Pregnant women don’t necessarily have to stick to feta that has been cooked. Pregnant women can eat ‘uncooked’, straight out of the packet feta, but only if it’s made from pasteurized milk. This is because feta cheese made from raw, unpasteurized milk carries the risk of cross – contamination with listeria bacteria.

How do I know if feta is pasteurized?

Read the label. If it doesn’t clearly state that the product is made from pasteurized milk — or if it says the product is made from raw milk — avoid it. It’s not just pregnant women who now can go on pasteurized feta frenzy.

Is feta cheese unpasteurized?

Soft, unpasteurized cheeses like feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined cheeses, and goat — as well as ready-to-eat meats like hot dogs and deli meats — may contain Listeria, bacteria that cause mild flu-like symptoms in most adults but can be very dangerous for unborn babies.

How would I know if I had listeria while pregnant?

How will I know if I have listeriosis? Symptoms of listeriosis may show up 2-30 days after exposure. Symptoms in pregnant women include mild flu-like symptoms, headaches, muscle aches, fever, nausea, and vomiting. If the infection spreads to the nervous system it can cause a stiff neck, disorientation, or convulsions.

What should I avoid during first trimester?

What Should I Avoid During My First Trimester?

  • Avoid smoking and e-cigarettes.
  • Avoid alcohol.
  • Avoid raw or undercooked meat and eggs.
  • Avoid raw sprouts.
  • Avoid certain seafood.
  • Avoid unpasteurized dairy products and unpasteurized juices.
  • Avoid processed meats such as hot dogs and deli meats.
  • Avoid too much caffeine.