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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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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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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A member asked:

I heard that pregnant women cannot eat blue cheese period even if the milk was pasteurized there is still listeria danger. is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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