Mexican Cheeses?

biddybaby

Okay so maybe I am over worrying here. I know that we are suppose to stay away from soft cheeses that are not pasteurized but I am worried that I may have violated that rule. I didn't think about Mexican cheeses being an issue and I had the white kind of queso at a local Mexican restaurant tonight. It was also on one of my entr?es. It wasn't until I got home and was reading about it did I realize it was an issue. Have any of you ladies heard or had experiences with that? I think I mostly would just like reassurance cause I am freaking out a little bit. Any advice is helpful and thanks in advance.

Pickle123

it's fine. don't worry.

biddybaby

lol, I think that is exactly what I needed to hear. It is one thing to have your husband tell you it is fine but another pregnant woman helps a lot!

mrs.oz

Queso...as in cheese that's cooked to boiling...? I think you'll be OK.

Rachel&Jake

I ate it a couple of weeks ago with chips at a Mexican place and I didn't think about it either until I got home. I forgot to ask my doctor about it. The next time I eat Mexican I am going to ask if it is pasteurized and ask my doctor. I am sure it is pasteurized since it is served in a restuarant right?

Pickle123

no prob...for the love of all that is good...don't give up the QUESO!!!!!!

biddybaby

Well the book mentioned queso specifically, that was why I was concerned. I can't help but worry over even though my head is telling me I am probably good.

Melissa Orozco

If you aren't sick from it, don't worry about it!  It's only bad if you get what would essentially be food poisoning.  You should avoid queso in the future because it is generally unpasturized.

Mrs.BoomBoom

queso=cheese in spanish.  I realize we talk about queso dip which is a hot cheese dip.  Since it's cooked, I wouldn't worry.  It's cojita (the cheese that's usually crumbled like little feta) and other mexican cheeses that I think is more the problem because it's not usually pasteurized.  Ask, ask them to leave it off, or take your chances.  I'd really suggest you not drive yourself crazy over it.

LaNegrita

COTIJA CHEESE STORE BOUGHT OR USED IN RESTAURANTS IS GENERALLY PASTEURIZED (RE AD LABELS IF YOU'RE PURCHASING, IT WILL SAY WHETHER ITS PASTEURIZED OR NOT). SAME FOR QUESO FRESCO. I PERSONALLY ATE QUESO DURO (SALVADOREAN TYPE) THRU OUT MY LAST PREGNANCY & THIS ONE TOO. IM PRETTY POSITIVE ITS NOT PASTEURIZED BECAUSE MY FAMILY BRINGS IT STRAIGHT FROM EL SALVADOR...SMUGGLED IN THEIR CARRY ONS LOL. PROBABLY NOT THE BEST IDEA, SO I DONT RECOMMEND IT, BUT PRAISE GOD I'VE NEVER GOTTEN SICK, PREGNANT OR NOT.

homebird

If you live in America, I believe most cheeses they serve in restaurants or that you can buy in the stores has been pasteurized. You're fine.

beaner628

The same thing happened to me last night. I had Mexican and they had the white crumbled stuff on our fresh guacamole and I was trying to wipe it off. TI did not have too much of it and everyone has been telling me as long as I am not sick from it, it will be fine. I know how we can worry ourselves to death and over anaylze but hang in there. It will be fine. Its not like you had it every day this week in large amounts.

XXLAURAF

I have that once every three weeks at least...dont worry...I eat cold cuts too my doctor said it is fine and so did my RE