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Brie

Also known as: brie cheese

Low concern

Brie is a soft cheese; pasteurized versions are safe but raw-milk Brie may carry Listeria risk and is not recommended for pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals, and the elderly. Contains milk allergen.

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What it is

A soft, surface-ripened cow's milk cheese originating from France, with a white bloomy rind.

Whole food cheese; flavoring; protein source.

Why it's flagged

Listeria risk in unpasteurized versions
milk allergen
saturated fat and sodium content

What regulators actually say

"Soft cheeses such as Brie made from unpasteurized milk are listed among foods that pose Listeria risk for high-risk groups."

FDA People at Risk for Listeria — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standardized cheese (21 CFR 133); raw-milk cheeses must be aged 60+ days

European Union — EFSA

Permitted; raw-milk cheese requires labeling

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