Unpasteurized juices have a short shelf life of only a few days. Refrigerate unpasteurized juices and consume them promptly. If you think drinking unpasteurized juice or cider may have made you ill, see a health care provider immediately and notify your local health authority. You can also call to speak to a registered nurse or registered dietitian. Skip to main content. Last Updated:. May Download PDF:. What is the difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized juice?
What is the risk? How serious is this problem? This problem is very serious since these pathogens can cause more than just short-term diarrhea. People at higher risk of getting sick are: Infants Young children 5 years of age and under Older adults Pregnant women People with weakened immune systems such as those with HIV or those being treated for cancer These vulnerable groups should not drink unpasteurized juice.
Where do pathogens like E. How do I know if a juice is pasteurized? Unless the produce or the juice has been pasteurized or otherwise treated to destroy any harmful bacteria, the juice could be contaminated.
The U. Most of the juice sold in the United States is pasteurized heat-treated to kill harmful bacteria. Juice products may also be treated by non-heat processes for the same purpose. These untreated products should be kept under refrigeration and are required to carry the following warning on the label:.
Most people's immune system can usually fight off the effects of foodborne illness. However, some groups of people are more likely to get sick from drinking unpasteurized juice. Children, the elderly and people who have significant health problems, or those whose immune systems are weakened, risk serious illness or even death if they drink juice, or cider contaminated with harmful bacteria.
Michigan State University Extension recommends that if you or someone in your family is in one of the high-risk groups and you cannot determine if a juice product has been processed to destroy harmful bacteria, either don't use the product or bring it to a low boil to kill any possible harmful bacteria. Canned juices, non-refrigerated shelf-stable juice in juice boxes, bottles or cans and frozen concentrate juices are processed to eliminate harmful bacteria.
Unpasteurized juice can be found in the refrigerated sections of grocery or health food stores or at cider mills or farm markets. Look for the warning on the label if you want to make sure you are purchasing pasteurized juices. This article was published by Michigan State University Extension.
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