Is Burrata Safe During Pregnancy

Reason

Burrata is a soft cheese. It is safest only when made from pasteurized milk and kept cold. Unpasteurized soft cheese is avoided in pregnancy.

Safe Amount

No established safe limit — consult your provider.

Effects

Pregnancy

Foodborne illness during pregnancy can affect the pregnancy and the baby.

Mother

Unpasteurized dairy can raise the risk of foodborne illness.

Baby

Lower risk of infection-related harm if pasteurized; unpasteurized soft cheese can carry germs such as Listeria.

Trimester Notes

1st Trimester

Use the same rule: only if made from pasteurized milk and kept refrigerated. Avoid if the label is unclear.

2nd Trimester

Use the same rule: only if made from pasteurized milk and kept refrigerated. Avoid if the label is unclear.

3rd Trimester

Use the same rule: only if made from pasteurized milk and kept refrigerated. Avoid if the label is unclear.

Conditions & Warnings

• Choose burrata made from pasteurized milk.
• Keep refrigerated and eat before the use-by date.
• Avoid burrata made from unpasteurized milk or if the milk source is unknown.
• If served hot in a dish, it should be cooked until steaming hot if the cheese is a soft cheese made from unpasteurized milk.

Alternatives

• Pasteurized mozzarella
• Pasteurized cottage cheese
• Pasteurized ricotta
• Hard cheeses such as cheddar or parmesan

References

• CDC
  https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/pregnant-women.html
• NHS
  https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/foods-to-avoid/