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Freshly Squeezed Juice Has a Safety Question Worth Asking

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Freshly squeezed juice can contain harmful bacteria if it hasn’t received a treatment designed to control them. The FDA explains that most juice sold in the United States is pasteurized, but some fresh juices sold at markets, shops or juice bars are untreated.

For a packaged drink, check the label for treatment and storage information. Juice sold by the glass may not carry a warning label, so ask the seller if you need to know whether it has been treated.

Children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems can face particular risks from untreated juice. If you’re choosing for someone at higher risk, select an appropriately treated product and follow its refrigeration instructions.

Source
FDA: Juice Safety

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