Are Raw Walnuts Pasteurized? The Surprising Truth About 'Raw' Nuts
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According to research from UC Davis, pathogens like *Salmonella* and *E. coli* can survive on walnuts throughout the shelling process and for long-term storage. This potential for contamination has led the walnut industry to commonly pasteurize most commercial raw walnuts to ensure consumer safety, despite the 'raw' label.
