Hello, I'm a food safety expert with extensive knowledge in the field of food and beverage safety. When it comes to consuming beverages that are past their expiration date, it's important to consider a few factors.

Firstly, the expiration date on a bottle of cranberry juice typically refers to the date until which the product is at its peak quality when stored properly. After this date, the quality may begin to decline, but the juice might still be safe to consume for a period of time, depending on how it's been stored.

Secondly, the safety of the juice can be affected by storage conditions. If the juice has been refrigerated and not exposed to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight, it is less likely to spoil quickly. However, if it has been left at room temperature or in a hot environment, the risk of spoilage increases.

Thirdly, always check for signs of spoilage before consumption. These can include an off smell, a change in color, or the presence of mold or cloudiness. If any of these signs are present, it's best to discard the juice.

In conclusion, while it might be OK to drink out of date cranberry juice if it has been stored properly and shows no signs of spoilage, it's generally not recommended to consume any food or beverage that is past its best. When in doubt, it's always safer to err on the side of caution.

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Remember, the sugar in cranberry juice acts as a natural preservative. Therefore, if you still have your bottle of opened cranberry juice in the refrigerator even past the expiration date it is still perfectly safe to drink. Same goes, for the unopened kind that is stored in the pantry or the refrigerator.read more >>