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Children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to the effects of food poisoning. These groups of people risk “serious illness or even death from consuming untreated juice,” according to the FDA.

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Most, but not all, juices sold are pasteurized, the FDA says

The FDA has received reports of foodborne illness outbreaks associated with consumption of fruit and vegetable juices and apple cider, but notes that “most juice sold in the United States is pasteurized or does not undergo heat-related processes to kill harmful substances.” “Bacteria.”

All “unprocessed” juice products should be refrigerated and have a warning label that states: “WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and therefore may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.“

However, the FDA does not require warning labels for juice or cider sold “by the glass,” which are typically found in apple orchards, farmers markets, roadside stands, juice bars and some restaurants.