![]() ![]() The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. This information is for educational purposes only. Quentin Tyler, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Look for the warning on the label if you want to make sure you are purchasing pasteurized juices. ![]() Unpasteurized juice can be found in the refrigerated sections of grocery or health food stores or at cider mills or farm markets. 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.Ĭanned juices, non-refrigerated shelf-stable juice in juice boxes, bottles or cans and frozen concentrate juices are processed to eliminate harmful bacteria. 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. However, some groups of people are more likely to get sick from drinking unpasteurized juice. Most people's immune system can usually fight off the effects of foodborne illness. The warning information is to help consumers decide whether to buy unpasteurized juice. All unpasteurized or untreated juice product must contain the following warning on the label: WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and therefore may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly and persons with weakened immune systems.ĭrinking unpasteurized juices has led to serious outbreaks of foodborne illness. To help consumers identify unpasteurized juice and cider, the Food and Drug Administration requires a warning on juice and cider. Unpasteurized juice may contain harmful bacteria that could make some people sick. The remaining small percentage of juice sold is unpasteurized. Most juice in the United States is pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria. When fruits and vegetables are made into fresh-squeezed juice, harmful bacteria may be present and become part of the finished product. Pasteurized juices have been heated to high temperatures for a short time in order to kill any bacteria or other microorganisms that may be present. Juices may look alike, but there is a big difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized juices. It is often a personal preference as to whether people choose pasteurized or unpasteurized juice for themselves and their families. Both pasteurized and unpasteurized juices will be available at grocery stores, farmers markets and roadside stands. This is the time of year for fresh apples, juice and cider. ![]()
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