As the cool weather of the fall season often provides some of the best times of the year for drinking fresh-squeezed juices and cider, FDA is reminding consumers to be carefully read the labels on these products.
“Juices provide many important nutrients, but consuming untreated juices can pose health risks to your family,” FDA says. “When fruits and vegetables are fresh-squeezed or used raw, bacteria from the produce can end up in your juice or cider. Unless the produce or the juice has been treated to destroy any harmful bacteria, the juice could be contaminated.”