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Soft cheese

Soft cheese is a high-moisture cheese category that can support bacterial growth more readily than hard, aged cheese.

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Can you eat cheese and soft cheese risks during pregnancy

Can you eat cheese and soft cheese risks during pregnancy

The short answer: yes, but choose cheese carefully Yes, many pregnant people can eat cheese. The safest options are typically cheeses made with pasteurized milk and handled under good food-safety conditions. Hard cheeses such as cheddar, parmesan, gouda, edam, Swiss, and many firm block cheeses are usually lower risk because they contain less moisture and […]