Question 1

i'm 31 weeks pregnant and found mold on my sharp cheddar cheese block. can i safely consume the non moldy parts?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, it is usually safe to eat non-moldy cheese.

Question 2

pregnant, can i have fontina cheese?

Accepted Answer

That is risky : Because fontina cheese is made from  unpasteurized milk.

Question 3

is parmesan cheese safe while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: For a pregnant woman, the parmesan cheese that she usually eats without problems, is also safe to eat during pregnancy. Parmesan is a "hard" cheese and has little risk for carrying listeria bacteria. Some of the "soft" cheeses, especially those that are not processed and not prepackaged, are more risky. It's best to avoid unpasteurized cheese and other unpasteurized dairy products.

Question 4

is fetta cheese good for a pregnant woman

Accepted Answer

Cheese and pregnancy: Pregnant women should avoid soft cheeses, such as Brie, feta and blue cheese, unless they are clearly labeled as being pasteurized or made with pasteurized milk.

Question 5

craving cheese and headache signs of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Only pregnancy test is a sure way to know about early pregnancy. Cheese is a trigger of migraines in some people. Wine ( alcohol)  is another such trigger.

Question 6

are ham and cheese hot pockets safe while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As along as there are no medical reasons Prohibit you from eating them, they are ok.

Question 7

is it ok to eat microbial rennet in cheese during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pasteurized?: If the cheese is pasteurized, then it doesn't matter what form the cheese is in, the key question is pasteurization.  Check the label and if it is, you should be okay. Best of luck.

Question 8

can i eat alouette soft cream garlic cheese during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no problem with cheese or garlic, but  you should avoid unpasteurized cheese and dairy products during pregnancy. Eating contaminated unpasteurized dairy products can affect your pregnancy.

Question 9

can you eat ham while pregnant ? like ham and cheese sandwich ?

Accepted Answer

Ham and cheese: The answer to your question is "yes, you can".

Question 10

can you eat unpasteurized cheese that is thoroughly cooked while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Heat: Cooking does kill listeria, so if cheese was cooked at high enough heat, you should be okay.

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I'm 31 weeks pregnant and found mold on my sharp cheddar cheese block. can i safely consume the non moldy parts?

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Pregnant, can i have fontina cheese?

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Is fetta cheese good for a pregnant woman

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Craving cheese and headache signs of pregnancy?

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Are ham and cheese hot pockets safe while pregnant?

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Is it ok to eat microbial rennet in cheese during pregnancy?

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Can i eat alouette soft cream garlic cheese during pregnancy?

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Can you eat ham while pregnant ? like ham and cheese sandwich ?

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Can you eat unpasteurized cheese that is thoroughly cooked while pregnant?

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