Yes, you can eat mozzarella while pregnant, as long as it is pasteurized.
According to guidelines, it's safe for pregnant women to consume certain dairy products, including:
- All hard cheeses like cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyere.
- Pasteurized semi-hard and soft cheeses such as:
- Cottage cheese
- Mozzarella
- Feta
- Paneer
- Ricotta
- Halloumi
- Cream cheese
- Cheese spreads
- Goat's cheese without a white coating on the outside (rind)
It's important to ensure that the mozzarella, and any other soft cheeses, are made with pasteurized milk to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Pasteurization is a heat process that kills harmful bacteria.
Therefore, you can enjoy mozzarella in various ways such as on pizza, in salads, or as part of a sandwich, provided it's pasteurized.
