Pregnancy food guidance
Cottage cheese
Usually OK—If pasteurized
Pasteurized cottage cheese is generally a safer pregnancy choice.
What changes the answer for Cottage cheese
- Choose pasteurized product.
- Keep refrigerated and use by the package date.
Why it matters for Cottage cheese
CDC lists cottage cheese among safer cheese choices.
Practical takeaway
Confirm pasteurization on the label.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States