Pregnant women may want to steer clear of blue cheese dressing. Select a product that has been pasteurized if you decide to purchase it. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to Listeria poisoning because blue cheese is often made with unpasteurized milk.

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Are most blue cheese dressings pasteurized?

If you’re eating out, make sure you’re seated before you dig into the blue cheese dressing or the crumbles. Pasteurized dairy is almost certainly used, but knowing for sure will help you rest (and eat) easier.

Is blue cheese safe during pregnancy?

Pregnant women should only eat soft blue cheeses that have been cooked. To avoid listeria and other harmful bacteria, pregnant women are advised to avoid some soft cheeses because they are less acidic than hard cheeses and contain more moisture.

What brands of blue cheese dressing are pasteurized?

Salad Dressing with Blue CheeseKraft, Newman’s Own, Wish-Bone and Walden Farms are all pasteurized and safe for pregnant women to eat, as are Brianna’s dressings.

Is it OK to eat ranch dressing while pregnant?

As a result, the answer is yes: ranch dressing is safe to consume while pregnant. Always look for pasteurized dressing and store it in the refrigerator when not in use. Even for a few hours, do not leave it on the counter. Ranch dressing has a lot of fat, and it’s not the kind that’s good for you.