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Cheese made with raw milk, ok for 9 month ds?

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Norfolkbumpkin · 18/12/2012 11:13

I have just made some cheese sauce and have used some Gruyere in it. I've just noticed on the label that it is made with raw milk, so unsuitable for pg women, those with low immune system etc. is this ok for my 9 month old ds? I am aware that he can't have Stilton type cheeses until over 1, but what about Gruyere?

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FredFredGeorge · 18/12/2012 12:02

listeria is sensitive to heat, so in making a cooked sauce any listeria will be killed.

In a fully healthy baby I personally wouldn't worry about giving it or stilton uncooked to a baby younger than 1, Listeria is really only particularly serious in pregnant women (where it can cause miscarriage) and those with weakened immune systems, a healthy 9 month old doesn't come under that heading for me. It's rare in any case.

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slhilly · 18/12/2012 12:08

Gruyere will be fine if cooked, per FredFredGeorge. Hard cheeses are unlikely to be a problem even if raw. Soft and blue are more challenging...not that I can really imagine a baby liking Vacherin!

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Norfolkbumpkin · 19/12/2012 07:35

Great stuff, thanks for your replies.

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