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There has been a great deal of debate lately between government regulators and food afficionados about whether or not it is safe to eat unpasteurized cheeses. In a few recent cases, people have become sick after eating unpasteurized cheeses, possibly due to the listeria bacteria found in unpasteurized milk. On the other hand, as cheese-lovers argue, pasteurization destroys many of the subtle natural flavors of cheeses, and thousands of people have eaten unpasteurized cheeses with no ill effect.

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