Is it safe to eat cheddar cheese during pregnancy?

Question

I really love cheese sandwiches and have been craving them badly lately. Read that some cheeses are a no during pregnancy so got confused about cheddar. Is the normal packet cheddar ok to eat?

Jayshree Mittal · Answer

My gynac said hard cheeses like cheddar made from pasteurised milk are fine, it is the soft unpasteurised ones to avoid. Most cheddar in stores here is pasteurised. Just check the label and you are good.

Alka Bansal · Answer

Cheddar is fine, just see it is pasteurised.

Yukti Limaye · Answer

Cheese was my biggest craving honestly, and cheddar was on the safe list so I was relieved. Grilled cheese got me through the queasy days. Just go for the pasteurised packaged ones yaar.

Lata Sahni · Answer

Cheddar is a hard cheese so it is generally considered safe, the worry is mainly soft mould ripened cheeses. I ate cheese sandwiches happily. If unsure about a brand just confirm it is pasteurised.