Pregnancy food guidance
Mozzarella
Depends—Check the label
Choose mozzarella made with pasteurized milk and keep fresh varieties properly refrigerated.
What changes the answer for Mozzarella
- Pasteurized mozzarella: generally a safer choice.
- Raw-milk mozzarella: avoid.
- Fresh mozzarella or burrata: use promptly and follow refrigeration directions.
Why it matters for Mozzarella
Pasteurization reduces foodborne-illness risk, while fresh high-moisture cheese requires careful refrigeration.
Practical takeaway
Confirm that the label says pasteurized.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States