Security: Eating & Drinking

Familiarize yourself with all facets of the country you will be visiting. Know what to expect from transportation, medical care, security, communication systems and customs. Knowing such information in advance will help you manage emergencies.

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Eating and drinking safely during travel abroad.

FOOD AND WATER PRECAUTIONS

In many parts of the world food and water sources may cause health problems for travelers. Traveler's diarrhea, stomach upsets and even life threatening illness can follow unwise food and drink selections. Tips for safe drinking and eating:

Cysticercosis is common in developing nations.

Water and Beverages
• If in doubt, don't drink the water. Even purportedly safe public drinking supplies can cause stomach upsets for the travelers whose systems are unaccustomed to local bacteria.

• Use bottled water and ensure the seal has not been broken when you buy the bottles. It is not uncommon for used water bottles to be refilled with tap water and resold. Ensure there is a snap when opening the bottle. If possible, select known brand names.

• Avoid ice, unless it has been made from boiled, bottled or purified water. Alcoholic beverages do not clean contaminated ice.

• Brush teeth and rinse toothbrush with bottled or boiled water. Do not swallow water when showering.

• Avoid beverages such as lemonade and fruit juices that may be made using tap water.

• If you must purify your water, vigorous boiling is recommended. When boiling is not feasible disinfection of water using iodine is recommended. Follow iodine disinfection directions carefully. Simple filtering of water does not remove all dangerous organisms; filtered water must also be treated chemically to ensure safety.

Foods
• Avoid undercooked or raw meat and seafood.

• Seafood, even when cooked may be hazardous. Avoid eating shellfish from contaminated waters. Fish obtained from reefs may be toxic, and barracuda should never be consumed.

• Avoid food from street vendors, and be wary of places where food may have been sitting out for long periods, such as buffets.

• For raw fruits and vegetables in third world countries, follow the mantra "if you can't peel it, don't eat it." Avoid leafy green vegetables, including lettuce. There is no way to ensure that these foods have been properly cleaned.

• Avoid un pasteurized dairy products, including milk, cream sauces, yogurt and ice cream.

• Eat thoroughly cooked vegetables, meats and other foods, served hot.

• Processed foods that are canned or pasteurized are usually safe choices.

• Other safe foods include breads, tortillas and baked goods.

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