Dairy & cheese
Mozzarella & string cheese
Generally safe
Choose cheese made with pasteurized milk.
Pasteurized mozzarella and string cheese are included in CDC’s safer choices.
Dairy & cheese
Choose cheese made with pasteurized milk.
Pasteurized mozzarella and string cheese are included in CDC’s safer choices.
Check the label for pasteurized milk. Deli-sliced cheese has separate reheating guidance, even when the milk is pasteurized.
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