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Can I eat string cheese while pregnant?

Commercial string cheese is generally a safer cheese choice during pregnancy.

Pregnancy food guidance

String cheese

Usually OK

Commercial string cheese is generally a safer cheese choice during pregnancy.

What changes the answer for String cheese

  • Choose a commercially packaged product.
  • Keep it refrigerated and follow package dates.
  • Check recall notices.

Why it matters for String cheese

CDC lists string cheese among safer cheese choices.

Practical takeaway

Keep it cold and use it by the package date.

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