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Is Soft blue cheese (Stilton, Gorgonzola, Roquefort) safe in pregnancy?
Best avoided
Avoid unless cooked through until steaming hot.
What the evidence says
Soft blue cheeses should be avoided in pregnancy unless they are cooked until steaming hot all the way through. Hard blue cheeses (such as hard Stilton) may be safer, but NHS guidance typically groups soft blues together as ones to avoid uncooked.
Why this matters
Blue cheeses can contain Listeria bacteria, which poses a serious risk during pregnancy.
Source:NHS guidance on cheese in pregnancy
Last reviewed:April 2026
Please note — This is general guidance based on NHS advice as of April 2026. It is not medical advice. For advice on your specific pregnancy, please speak to your midwife or GP.
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