Dairy & cheese
Cheddar, Parmesan & hard cheese
Generally safe
Choose hard cheese made with pasteurized milk.
CDC’s examples include Cheddar, Parmesan, Swiss and Asiago. Deli-sliced cheese needs reheating.
Dairy & cheese
Choose hard cheese made with pasteurized milk.
CDC’s examples include Cheddar, Parmesan, Swiss and Asiago. Deli-sliced cheese needs reheating.
For cheese sliced at a deli, CDC recommends heating to 165°F or until steaming hot. The hard-cheese guidance is not a blanket recommendation for every cheese product.
This guide offers general information. Your ingredients, allergies and health needs matter too. For advice specific to your pregnancy, ask your care team.
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