Is fresh cheese sold loose at markets safe?

Answer

According to the Ministry it is risky. Such cheeses are generally made from raw milk, are not pasteurised, and it is not known whether they were produced under hygienic conditions. If the milk used came from animals carrying disease agents — Brucella above all — those bacteria can pass into the cheese. It is recommended not to consume cheese of unknown origin made from uncontrolled milk without heat treatment.