Dairy & Eggs
An important source of calcium and protein, but some products should be avoided.
Brie Brie should be avoided during pregnancy due to Listeria risk from its soft mould-ripened rind. It is safe to eat if cooked until piping hot throughout. Avoid during pregnancy Camembert Camembert should be avoided during pregnancy due to Listeria risk. It is safe to eat if cooked until piping hot all the way through. Avoid during pregnancy Cream Cheese Cream cheese is safe to eat during pregnancy. UK supermarket cream cheese (including Philadelphia) is made from pasteurised milk. Safe to eat Eggs British Lion eggs are safe in any form during pregnancy, including runny. Eggs without the Lion mark should be cooked until both white and yolk are firm. Safe to eat Feta Feta is generally safe if made from pasteurised milk — which most UK supermarket feta is. Check the label, and opt for cooked feta dishes if in any doubt. Eat with caution Gorgonzola Gorgonzola is a soft blue cheese and should be avoided during pregnancy due to Listeria risk. It is safe in hot cooked dishes where it is fully melted through. Avoid during pregnancy Hard Cheese Hard cheeses — including Cheddar, Parmesan, and Stilton — are safe during pregnancy, even if made from unpasteurised milk. Safe to eat Mozzarella Mozzarella is safe to eat during pregnancy. UK supermarket mozzarella is made from pasteurised milk. Avoid unpasteurised artisan varieties if you are unsure. Safe to eat Soft & Mould-Ripened Cheese Soft mould-ripened cheeses like Brie, Camembert, and soft blue cheeses should be avoided during pregnancy due to Listeria risk. They are safe if cooked until piping hot. Avoid during pregnancy