PICK JUICES CAREFULLY AT HARVEST TIME

During autumn, fruits and vegetables are harvested and some of that bounty ends up on our tables, in our pantries, and on our refrigerator shelves.
Health officials warn to watch out for unpasteurized juices and ciders. When fruits and vegetables are made into juice, bacteria may be present that can become part of the finished product. Unless the juice is pasteurized or otherwise treated, the bacteria will remain and could make you sick. Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk.
The Food and Drug Administration requires a warning label on unpasteurized or untreated juices and cider, but consumers don’t always look for them. Enjoy the bounty of the earth, but take the time to read the label—see if the product has been treated.
If there is no such indication, or if a warning specifically notes that the product is unpasteurized, consider picking a different product.
Here are some links for more information:
http://www.foodsafety.wisc.edu/cider/inspect_5log.html
http://www.kcci.com/news/17859765/detail.html
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C03EED8123BF932A25753C1A96E958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=1
Tania
Associate Editor/ Everydaytlc Online