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[angelreese]

I read that pasteurized feta is now considered safe and have indulged in a few spinach/avocado/tomato salads.  I am still a little weary since with my past pregnancies it was on the big no-no list.  I crave it when preggo and it's the same this time, and it is SO good.  What are your thoughts?  

[asteph]

Yes, I have also heard that as long as the cheese is pasteurized it is ok.  

[Angelorum]

Mmmmmm I love feta cheese.  I crave this quinoa salad with feta, cucumbers, and tomatoes all the time, especially while pregnant.  As long as it's pasteurized it's totally fine.

[SunnyPerch]

Love it! Especially on salads!

[is it puppies?]

If it's pasteurized it's fine! check the ingredients list before you buy it. I found that it's virtually impossible to find cheese that is NOT pasteurized/made of pasteurized milk- maybe at a farmer's market or specialty shop.

[icy02]

I eat foods off the traditional "no-no" list all the time. Actually, raw (un-pastuerized) cheese and milk is so much healthier for you.  Just make sure its from a good, organic source.  That said I had some amazing sushi the other night.  It is the best food for my upset stomach and nausea.  

[Angelorum]

Yeah cheese made in the us is almost always pasteurized, I think.  Sometimes european imports aren't.