OK if pasteurized or fresh
Fresh goat cheese (such as pasteurized goat log) is allowed during pregnancy.
Aged raw milk goat cheeses (such as Crottin de Chavignol, Rocamadour) are not recommended.
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Fresh pasteurized goat cheese (log, goat milk yogurt) is allowed during pregnancy. Aged raw milk goat cheeses (Crottin de Chavignol, Rocamadour) are not recommended.
The risk is listeriosis for raw milk soft goat cheeses. Pasteurization and the fresh (unaged) nature of the cheese significantly reduce this risk.
Yes, warm goat cheese (on toasted bread, in a salad) is safe during pregnancy, even if made from raw milk. Cooking destroys listeria. Make sure the cheese is heated thoroughly.
Choose a pasteurized goat cheese log. The mention "pasteurized milk" should appear on the label. Major brand goat cheese logs are generally pasteurized.
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