What is raw cheese?
A cheese made with milk that has not been pasteurized.
Are raw milk cheeses safe?
In the US raw milk cheese must be aged at least 60 days and proper processes must be followed to avoid listeria.
See also: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-truth-about-raw-milk-cheese_b_58fb4d04e4b0f02c3870ea8e