It’s also dangerous to eat blue-veined cheeses like gorgonzola and roquefort if you’re pregnant. They are more susceptible to listeria growth due to their higher moisture content.

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Can I eat pasteurized gorgonzola while pregnant?

Maternity-friendly cooked soft cheeses.There should be no danger from eating cooked mould-ripened soft cheeses like brie or camembert or chevre, or from eating dishes that contain these cheeses, as long as they are thoroughly cooked to kill any bacteria.

Is gorgonzola Pasteurised?

Pregnant women should not eat Gorgonzola because it is made from pasteurized cow’s milk. Gorgonzola’s high moisture content makes it dangerous to eat while pregnant because listeria bacteria can grow even after the cheese is made (Source: NHS).

What cheeses should you avoid when pregnant?

As a general rule, it is best to avoid soft cheeses such as Brie and Camembertes such as Roquefort, Fetta, and Gorgonzola unless they explicitly state that they are made from pasteurized milk. Pasteurized milk is used to make all soft non-imported cheeses.

Which cheese is unpasteurised?

Unpasteurized cheese has probably been a part of your diet for the majority of your life, as is the case with most people. Parmesan, Swiss Gruyère, Roquefort, Comté, and a long list of other cheeses are made exclusively from raw milk, as is required by Italian law.