Problem

Health hazards of unpasteurized juices

Other Names:
Contaminated fruit juices
Contaminated vegetable juices
Nature:
Unpasteurized fruit and vegetable juices may contain pathogens that can cause serious or life-threatening illnesses.
Incidence:
In 1997 in the USA and Canada a child died and 66 people became ill as a result of drinking unpasteurized apple juice.
Values:
Health
Hazard
Subject(s):
Plant Life Plants yielding fruits
Plant Life Vegetables
Industry Beverages
Societal Problems Hazards
Societal Problems Pollution
Societal Problems Hygiene
Health Care Health
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-beingGOAL 6: Clean Water and SanitationGOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
02.12.1999 – 00:00 CET