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Boursin during pregnancy: can you eat it?

Boursin during pregnancy — food recommendations

Boursin

  No risks

Boursin and industrial fresh cheeses (Tartare, Kiri, Philadelphia, La Vache qui rit) are made from pasteurized milk.

They are perfectly safe during pregnancy.

To learn more: cheese and pregnancy.

To learn more, read our comprehensive guide: everything you need to know about this food during pregnancy

Sources and references

  1. ANSES — Biological hazard description sheet: Listeria monocytogenes
  2. Public Health France — Pregnancy nutrition guide

Frequently asked questions

Can you eat Boursin while pregnant?

Yes, Boursin is safe during pregnancy. Like all industrial fresh cheeses, it is made from pasteurized milk and poses no risk of listeriosis.

Which fresh cheeses can you eat while pregnant?

All industrial fresh cheeses are allowed during pregnancy: Boursin, Tartare, Kiri, Philadelphia, La Vache qui rit, Saint Moret. They are all made from pasteurized milk.

Boursin and pregnancy: what are the risks?

Boursin poses no risk during pregnancy. It is a pasteurized fresh cheese whose industrial manufacturing process guarantees the absence of listeria.

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