Pregnancy food guidance
Unpasteurized juice
Avoid
Avoid unpasteurized juice or cider unless it is brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute.
What changes the answer for Unpasteurized juice
- Pasteurized juice: safer.
- Unpasteurized juice served by the glass: avoid.
- Boiling unpasteurized juice for at least one minute reduces risk.
Why it matters for Unpasteurized juice
Unpasteurized juice can carry harmful bacteria.
Practical takeaway
Choose a bottle clearly labeled pasteurized.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States