Hartkase : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?
Pregnant woman 🤰

Risk
No risk
Information
Hartkase is a German pressed cheese cooked from raw cow's milk and produced in the regions of Hesse and Baden-Wurtemberg. The Hartkase is considered to be a risk cheese, because it is made from non -pasteurized raw milk. Bacteria present in raw milk can cause problems for pregnant women, especially if they are not well cooked. It is therefore not recommended for pregnant women to eat Hartkase. If you choose to eat Hartkase cheese during your pregnancy, make sure it is cooked at a sufficient temperature to remove bacteria. Also make sure it is well cooked and consume it immediately after cooking. In conclusion, it is best to refrain from consuming Hartkase during pregnancy to avoid any risk of illness or health problem.
All these recommendations are given as an indication based on ANSES information and cannot replace the advice of a health professional.