Pregnancy food guidance
Brie
Depends—Preparation matters
Choose Brie made with pasteurized milk. Heating it until steaming is the more cautious option.
What changes the answer for Brie
- Raw-milk Brie: avoid.
- Pasteurized Brie: safer than raw-milk Brie.
- Heated until steaming hot: the clearest cautious choice.
- Any recalled product: avoid it.
Why it matters for Brie
Soft cheeses can be contaminated with Listeria, which can cause serious pregnancy complications.
Practical takeaway
Check the label for pasteurization and follow current recall notices.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States