|
 Planning
a trip to some exciting locale such as southern
Asia, Africa, The Caribbean, Mexico, or another Latin
America country? Think before you eat! Traveler's diarrhea
is a common problem for vacationers, particularly those
visiting developing tropical or semitropical countries, and
it can turn a fantasy trip into mystery. The usual culprit
is bacteria in contaminated food and water - and the main
defense is to be cautions about what you put in your mouth.
Here, some guidelines.
Safe
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Freshly prepared
dishes served steaming hot
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Meats cooked to order,
not rewarmed
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Fruits you peel
yourself (never eat the peel)
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Breads and baked goods
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Hot tea and coffee
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Bottled or boiled
water
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Bottled or canned soft
drinks, juices, etc
Unsafe
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Tap water (even for
brushing your teeth)
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Ice (even when mixed
with alcohol)
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Uncooked vegetables or
unpeeled fruits
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Cold salads
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Buffets
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Food sold by street
vendors
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All foods that are
rewarmed
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