Is mozzarella cheese in pasta salad pasteurized?

It depends on the type of mozzarella cheese and the manufacturing process. Some mozzarella cheeses are made from pasteurized milk, while others are made from unpasteurized milk. Pasteurization is a process that heats milk to a high temperature to kill harmful bacteria. If the mozzarella cheese is made from pasteurized milk, then it is safe to eat in pasta salad. However, if the mozzarella cheese is made from unpasteurized milk, then it is not safe to eat in pasta salad unless it has been cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.