Feta is safe?

danichyl

I've heard both camps.  Is it usually pasteurized?

MorganneMpls

In the US it usually is, but I would just look at the labels to make sure.

teshadgirl

I've heard feta is not safe for us because it's not pasteurized.... Same with others like blue cheese. I've been cautious and have not eaten these types of cheese since I found out I was pregnant a few weeks ago...

HerHighness

If the package says pasteurized then its okay. I know Athenos brand is pasteurized.

Lrjjj08

In the US almost all soft cheeses are pasteurized. Check the packaging and if you eat out check with the chef.

danichyl

I got it to go from a restaurant for lunch.  Trying to pick it out.

Ducktale

teshadgirl said:

I've heard feta is not safe for us because it's not pasteurized.... Same with others like blue cheese. I've been cautious and have not eaten these types of cheese since I found out I was pregnant a few weeks ago...

Just check the ingredients. If "pasteurized milk" is the ingredient then it's just as safe as drinking pasteurized milk.

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HerHighness

Most restaurants arent serving unpasteurized cheese. Its more expensive and it goes bad quicker.

danichyl

HerHighness

lynnlynn21

I'm a feta fanatic and did some research.  As long is it was made with pasteurized milk (it will say on the ingredients list), you're good to go.  I've already made a big batch of pasta salad with all my favorite veggies and Costco-sized container of Athenos feta....delish!

Irishcurls

Give me all the feta.

Actually eta I think I read this on another board so please know this is not based on research: I think someone said all feta sold in the US is pasteurized. Might be something I'll google.....

boxerrrmama85

MOST cheeses sold in US grocery stores is pasteurized and is perfectly safe.

Ducktale

Irishcurls said:

Give me all the feta. Actually eta I think I read this on another board so please know this is not based on research: I think someone said all feta sold in the US is pasteurized. Might be something I'll google.....

Most, but I know Trader Joes carries unpasteurized cheese.

boxerrrmama85

MOST cheeses sold in US grocery stores is pasteurized and is perfectly safe. In many states it is even illegal to sell raw milk products!

Irishcurls

Ducktale said:

Irishcurls said:

Give me all the feta. Actually eta I think I read this on another board so please know this is not based on research: I think someone said all feta sold in the US is pasteurized. Might be something I'll google.....

Most, but I know Trader Joes carries unpasteurized cheese.

Oh sneaky TJs! Good to know. My regular brand is pasteurized and brings me great joy. 

babykoz214

I am not cutting out soft cheese. Feta and goat are pretty much my favorite things in the world. A rule of thumb- unless you're paying a lot of money for it (fine dining restaurant or imported cheese shop) it's pasteurized.