Tomme de Savoie - IGP - : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Yes, with conditions

Tomme de Savoie - IGP - - Pregnancy Nutrition

Risk

Listeriosis

Information

Tomme de Savoie - IGP - is a tasty cheese that can be beneficial for your health. However, when you are pregnant, you should take precautions before consuming cheese. It is advisable for pregnant women to avoid products made from unpasteurized raw milk. The Savoie Tomme - IGP - is an unsuccessful pressed cheese that is made from raw milk. Consequently, it can contain bacteria which can be harmful to health, in particular the Listeria bacteria. Due to the health risks, it is generally recommended not to consume unsuccessful pressed cheese during pregnancy. However, if you still want to eat it, you should carefully do it and consume only small quantities. You should also choose cheeses that have been well cooked and that do not present health risk. In conclusion, although Savoy Tomme - IGP - is a tasty and beneficial cheese for your health, it is best to avoid it during pregnancy. If you still decide to consume it, be sure to take precautions and not eat it in large quantities.

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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