Tinsel, it is only bad if you eat a batch and develop listeria, and listeria is pretty rare. I know heaps of women who eat soft cheese, ham, oysters, smoked salmon, the works - and have no problems. But personally I don't want to risk losing a bub for the sake of my tastebuds. It's a small risk, sure, but one I don't want to take.

Which means I spend 9 months hanging out for blue vein, brie, oysters and smoked herrings!!