How can E. coli 0157:H7 bacteria be killed?
The best way to kill E. coli 0157:H7 and other bacteria is by pasteurization. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says that people who are at greatest risk of serious illness (see above) should boil unpasteurized juice before drinking it. This is the safest way to protect yourself at home. Does heating spoil the juice? No! Most commercially processed juices are heated to about 85ยบ C for about 16 seconds to destroy yeast and mould. These products are just as nutritious as if they were not heated. And, they taste good and last much longer than untreated juice. Will refrigeration make the juice safe? No! Refrigeration does not destroy E. coli 0157:H7 or other bacteria. Refrigeration will slow the growth of germs, bacteria, yeast and mould in juices, but it will not make or keep unpasteurized juice safe. What about washing the fruit before you make the juice? Washing the fruit before you make juice will reduce the numbers of harmful germs and bacteria on the peel, but it will not remove th
