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Raw Kombucha
Raw Kombucha
Low concern
Kombucha is generally safe when produced under sanitary conditions. CDC has documented rare cases of metabolic acidosis or contamination linked to home-brewed kombucha, and unpasteurized fermented beverages may pose risk to immunocompromised, pregnant, or pediatric populations.
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401 products
What it is
Unpasteurized fermented tea beverage produced by a SCOBY (yeast and bacteria).
Fermented beverage; sometimes used as a flavoring or starter.
Why it's flagged
- potential microbial contamination
- alcohol content
- acidity
What regulators actually say
"Unexplained severe illness associated with consumption of Kombucha tea — Iowa, 1995."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted; commercial products subject to TTB if ≥0.5% ABV.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as a fermented beverage.
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