If you are gearing up to go shopping for apple cider, you may want to take note of some important facts. Apple cider is a popular drink during the Fall season, but in recent years it has received attention for other reasons. Apple cider, along with other juices, has been linked with foodborne illness. It seems that the bacteria e.coli is not killed during the wash process in cider and juice manufacturing.
Pasteurization is necessary to kill the bacteria.
If you purchase an unpasteurized cider, boil the cider at a rolling boil for five minutes to kill any bacteria. If your cider doesn't have a label, ask the seller for documentation of its pasteurization or buy another brand.