Tomme burns : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?
Pregnant woman 🤰
Risk
Listeriosis
Information
Brulee Tomme is a French cheese with cooked and crusty crust which is very popular and appreciated by cheese enthusiasts. The question is whether this cheese is sure for pregnant women. The answer is yes and no. Yes, because the Brulee Tomme cheese is generally pasteurized, which means that all potential harmful microbes have been eliminated and that cheese is therefore sure to eat. However, it is important to note that it is always preferable to consume pasteurized cheeses during pregnancy because they are less likely to contain harmful bacteria. No, because the bruised tomme cheese is a soft cheese, which means that it is more likely to contain harmful bacteria such as listeria. The listeria is a bacteria that can cause serious complications for the mother and the baby. It is therefore important to take additional precautions when you consume this type of cheese during pregnancy. In conclusion, although the Brulee Tomme cheese is generally pasteurized and therefore sure to eat, it is important to take additional precautions and check that it is pasteurized before consuming it during pregnancy.
All these recommendations are given as an indication based on ANSES information and cannot replace the advice of a health professional.
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