Can I eat this type of cheese?

[Jodie82]

Just wondering if anyone knows if it's safe to eat the "herb & garlic" or "onion & garlic" cheese swirls that you buy from Woolies? They are located in the deli section usually, where all the cheeses like Brie, Camembert etc are. I'm not actually sure what type of cheese it is, but it tastes similar to a cream cheese with flavourings. It's the type of cheese you would have on a plate & eat with crackers. It's spreadible.

Does anyone know the cheese I'm talking about & whether it's safe to eat???? I'm hoping it is, cause I've nibbled at it 2 evenings in a row and didn't really think too much about it until now!

[{sarah}]

I know the cheese you're talking about. Just check on the pack if it's pasturised. If it is you're ok

[Jodie82]

Cool! Thanx for that info Sarah. Not sure if it is pasturised, but will check next time I'm at Woolies. So any cheese that says "pasturised" is fine to eat.... YAY... I love my cheeses.

I use fetta crumble on my salads instead of cheddar cheese, and I was wondering if that was safe too... but just checked the tub & it says it's pasteurised.

[{sarah}]

From what i understand most Australian cheeses are pasturised. I'll double check with Cailin & get her to post, she's an expert on cheese & pregnancy LOL!

[Summerr]

I also wondered about fetta as I put it in salad as well.

[Jodie82]

Thanx Sarah! Greatly appreciated.

[LuluHB]

Feta is supposedly a no-no. Like Sarah said its the unpasturised cheese that's the problem and traditional feta is not pasturised. Also like Sarah said, just about all Australian cheese are pasturised - including lots of Bries and Camemberts. So, you're back to making the decision of whether or not you eat a feta or brie that is pasturised, or if you stick to the "don't eat them" suggestion the Health Dept makes for those particular cheeses. I think the ones you're talking about are fine though - they're pretty processed to get the extra yummy bits in them.

[{sarah}]

I've just had a check & there seems to be conflicting evidence of what pasturising makes the cheese ok or not. Hmmmmm. I know philly cream cheese is ok, so if it's like that you might be ok.

[gea]

Hi, soft cheeses like brie, feta etc may be pasturised but the main problem is the mould used in these cheeses that could pose a risk.

[lisa&boys]

Any cheeses that are pastuerised are fine. Feta is absolutely no no though. Though if it is cooked they are fine I read yesterday.

If in doubt dont eat I always say