Carbonated bottled water and soft drinks cannot be faked so are generally safe. Cold or hot, if what you want to drink has been sitting out for awhile, don t drink it. Use bottled water only. If you think you might be absent-minded and forget this important health rule, place a drinking cup or a washcloth over the tap to remind you. Food should be thoroughly cooked and served hot.
Fresh salads are out.
A few fresh fruit and veggies are considered safe because they have thick skins and can be peeled in a sanitary manner. Cutting them with a clean knife is probably safe. Don t eat cheese or milk products of any kind. Travelers staying at deluxe accommodations should remember that not even the fanciest hotel is immune from food-borne illness. Reserve medications for when immediate relief is critical before a long bus ride, walking tour, or hike, for example.