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I heard that pregnant women cannot eat blue cheese period even if the milk was pasteurized there is still listeria danger. is this true?
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True: Although not always a danger,uncooked soft cheeses can contain listeria even when pasteurized and it's best not to eat them while pregnant.
Answered 5/10/2021
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