"The first thing to look at is the container. If it's swollen, there's probably gas inside, which means the contents have gone bad. You also want to look at the juice itself, keeping an eye out for any discoloration, mold, cloudiness, or excess sediment, which can indicate bacterial growth."
"Fresh pressed orange juice only lasts for two to three days in the refrigerator, and can start deteriorating in less than two hours at room temperature. Store-bought juices have a longer time clock, but this can also tick down quickly depending on a few factors."
"Commercial orange juice is specially packaged to prevent spoilage, so you usually have a week or two to drink the refrigerated kind if the bottle remains unopened. The unrefrigerated, shelf-stable juice you find in the soda aisle lasts even longer - typically up to nine months."
Orange juice spoilage can be detected through visual and olfactory inspection. A swollen container indicates gas production from bacterial growth. Visual signs of deterioration include discoloration, mold, cloudiness, and excess sediment. A sour smell signals spoilage, and expired juice tastes bitter with an unusually fizzy texture. Fresh-pressed orange juice lasts only two to three days refrigerated or less than two hours at room temperature. Commercial refrigerated juice lasts one to two weeks unopened. Shelf-stable unrefrigerated juice lasts up to nine months. Canned juice with preservatives lasts about four months. Once opened, any orange juice spoils within approximately ten days due to oxidation.
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