Pregnant and feta

1. Feta is a traditional Greek, white, soft cheese that is loved by many. Only in pregnant women is it often unclear whether a soft cheese is safe to eat during pregnancy. Soft cheeses prepared from raw milk can contain the bacteria Listeria Monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause miscarriage or birth defects in the baby during pregnancy. How is feta prepared and how safe is it to eat feta during pregnancy?

Feta during pregnancy

1. Most of the feta and white cheese on the market is made from pasteurized milk. As a result, the chance of a possible contamination with Listeria is very small. The feta and white cheeses made from pasteurized milk are therefore safe to eat during pregnancy. Feta and white cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed during pregnancy. Whether the feta or white cheese is made from raw or pasteurized milk is indicated on the packaging.

2. Most of the feta and white cheese on the market is made from pasteurized milk. This makes the chance of a possible contamination with Listeria very small. The feta and white cheeses made from pasteurized milk are therefore safe to eat during pregnancy. Feta and white cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed during pregnancy. Whether the feta or white cheese is made from raw or pasteurized milk is indicated on the packaging.