Continued outbreaks attributed to by pathogen-contaminated fresh juices has caused the regulatory agencies to rethink their position on how industry should implement a 5-log reduction.
Previously, the Food and Drug Administration had suggested that the cumulative reduction delivered by external processes could be sufficient for industry to demonstrate a safe process for intact, sound fruit. Juices not receiving a 5-log reduction would be required to have a warning statement.
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