Travel: Safety

Just as Elena was about to buy the fruit, she remembered the briefing from her travel group: isn't just about what you eat, but what you carry across borders. That innocent mango could be home to invasive pests like the Oriental fruit fly, which can devastate entire agricultural industries if brought back home.

How to find known for high hygiene standards? Food and Drink Considerations When Traveling - CDC

: She planned to check "Yes" on Question 11 of her CBP Declaration Form . TRAVEL SAFETY

: She ordered her drinks without ice, knowing that freezing doesn't kill most waterborne bacteria. Packing for the Flight

: She only ate fruits she could peel, like bananas and mangoes, to avoid contaminated skins. Just as Elena was about to buy the

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Later that day, while packing for her flight to California, Elena double-checked her bags. She knew that bringing prohibited items—even by accident—could lead to for a first-time offense. Food and Drink Considerations When Traveling - CDC

As she ate, she followed the simple health mantra she’d memorized: . To stay safe from "traveler's diarrhea," she followed these steps: