Kitchen Logic

Yes, pasteurized Brie in pregnancy is safe when labeled pasteurized and kept cold; baking until steaming hot is safe too.

No, pasta alla vodka isn’t advised in pregnancy because sauce can retain alcohol even after cooking.

Yes, mozzarella sticks are ok in pregnancy when made with pasteurized cheese and served piping hot.

Yes—canola oil swaps 1:1 in most baking, with small tweaks for flavor, crumb, and structure.

Yes, pasteurized American cheese is fine during pregnancy when kept cold; avoid unpasteurized options and any slices that sat out in the deli case.

Yes—deli meat in pregnancy is only safe after reheating to 165°F (74°C) until steaming hot, then eaten right away.

Yes—corned beef in pregnancy is fine when it’s served steaming hot; skip cold deli slices unless reheated to 165°F.

Yes, you can eat bologna during pregnancy if it’s reheated to steaming hot to kill Listeria risk.

Yes, sausage during pregnancy is fine when it’s piping hot and cooked to the right internal temperature.

Yes, you can enjoy Gorgonzola only when it’s cooked until steaming hot; skip cold servings in pregnancy due to soft blue cheese listeria risk.