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Food and Beverage Safety

“TO DRINK OR NOT TO DRINK”

Unsafe Beverages:

• Water from hotel sinks, restaurants and public restrooms
• Unprocessed or chemically untreated water
• Beverages from glasses with moisture on them
• Carbonated drinks that are served with ice
• Bottled water without a manufacturer’s seal
• Raw milk

Do not use tap water to brush your teeth!

Safe Beverages:

• Boiled or otherwise purified water
• Internationally known brands of bottled water or carbonated drinks (without ice)

“TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT”

Unsafe Foods:

• Foods that are not fully cooked
• Foods prepared far in advance of eating
• Foods made with eggs, mayonnaise, chicken, creams or custards
• Raw or partially cooked meats, fish, or shellfish
• Foods served on dinnerware that is wet from washing
• Fresh fruits and vegetables with broken skins or that you cannot peel yourself
• Foods purchased from street vendors

Safe Foods:

• Thoroughly cooked foods that are served hot
• Fresh fruits or vegetables with intact skins
• Foods that are packaged or canned
• Rice, beans, or grains that are freshly cooked
• Bread and other baked goods