A juice brand that is sold in many Texas health markets, specialty food centers, and wellness spas has been recalled, as it could host organisms that are harmful to human health, per the FDA.

The juice failed to complete a High-Pressure Processing (HPP) treatment. HPP is crucial in that it significantly reduces the risk of Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli, the "big three" pathogens that make people very ill.

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HPP is an alternative to traditional pasteurization, which uses heat.

HPP provides shelf-life extension benefits, helps to prevent spoilage, and kills pathogens without eliminating as many nutrients as pasteurization, making it a good alternative for food products like fruit juice.

Here's a deeper explanation if you're a nerd like me, interested in food science:

Of course, if the item fails to undergo the process, it will spoil, which appears to have happened to batches of Happy Moose Juice. The recall was investigated and initiated after reports of spoiled juice.

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Luckily, no illnesses have yet been reported.

The juice batches in question are Tropical Roots 12 fl.oz and Strawberry Fields 12 fl.oz with an "Enjoy By" date of 12/02/2024. About 2,700 bottles of juice are affected.

Consumers who purchased this juice should not consume the product and can return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.

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Additionally, consumers can contact the co-manufacturer of Happy Moose Juice, Youngstown Grape Distributors Inc., at the following number:

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 559-797-0252 between 8 am and 4:30 pm PST.

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