Can pregnant women eat spreadable goats cheese?

It depends. Some soft, mold-ripened goat cheeses have a higher risk of containing Listeria, a type of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness that may lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or infections in the newborn child. However, there are spreadable goat cheeses made from pasteurized (heat-treated) milk, which is safe for pregnant women. When in doubt, always check the product label, and if it doesn't specify that the cheese is made from pasteurized milk, avoid it.