FDA Warns of Food Borne Illness From Fruit and Vegetable Juice
As a personal injury
attorney in Missouri, it is important that everyone know of the possible
dangers of drinking fruit and vegetable juice. According to the Food and Drug Administration,
although drinking fruit and vegetable juices can be a healthy dietary choice,
there have been numerous reports of food borne illness outbreaks as a result of
drinking juice that is not properly pasteurized. Although drinking fruit and
vegetable juices will not cause a problem for most people, children, the
elderly, and people with health problems are at a higher risk of contracting a food
borne illness.
Fortunately, the majority of juices sold in grocery stores are properly treated to kill bacteria. Since 1999, the FDA requires juices that are not pasteurized to be labeled as such. However, fresh squeezed juices sold by the glass are not required to be labeled. Always read the labels of any juice you purchase in order to protect yourself and your family from the dangers of unpasteurized juice.
Be extra cautious and aware of the symptoms that are commonly associated with food borne illness. The incubation period for food borne bacteria can vary between one to three days of consumption, but there are many cases where the symptoms begin as soon as 20 minutes to six weeks after consumption. Several symptoms of food borne illness include vomiting, headaches stomach pain, fever, diarrhea and body aches.
Food manufacturers have a responsibility to provide safe products for consumers. If you have contracted a food borne illness from unsafe food practices, you may be able to receive compensation for your illness and medical bills. Contact a Missouri personal injury attorney at 888.956.2487 for a free consultation to discuss your Missouri personal injury claim.
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Joshua P. Myers is the owner and President of Myers Injury Law, LLC and a founding partner of Schultz & Myers, LLC. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, his personal injury law firm routinely handles product liability cases that result in personal injury or death throughout the United States. If you have been hurt or have lost a loved one due negligence, please contact a product liability attorney to learn your rights. It is always free to discuss your case and there are never any attorney's fees until we recover on your behalf.
