OK if pasteurized
Pasteurized Brie can be eaten during pregnancy, removing the bloomy rind.
Brie de Meaux and Brie de Melun (made from raw milk) are not recommended during pregnancy.
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Pasteurized Brie is allowed during pregnancy, removing the bloomy rind. Brie de Meaux and Brie de Melun, always made from raw milk, are not recommended due to the risk of listeriosis.
The risk is listeriosis. Brie is a soft cheese whose moist texture favors listeria growth, especially when made from raw milk. Always remove the rind, even on a pasteurized Brie.
Yes, cooked Brie (in pastry, in a tart, baked) is safe during pregnancy, even if made from raw milk. High-temperature cooking destroys listeria.
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