Food Safety When You Are Traveling
Simple principles that can help you avoid foodborne illness when you are traveling and tips for foodborne illness prevention for all travellers.
- Food Safety when You're Traveling
Food is an important part of traveling whether the trip is for work or fun. Because of the high quality of the U.S. food supply and the excellent sanitation in most restaurants, the risks of foodborne illness are not as great in the U.S. as in some other countries. However, "food poisoning" can and does occur. This website gives a few simple principles that can help you avoid foodborne illness when you travel. University of Minnesota Extension Services. Attention: Non-MDH link
- A Guide on Safe Food For Travellers
A leaflet that can help travellers avoid illnesses caused by unsafe food and drink. Practical advice for international travellers on how to eat safely and what to do in case of diarrhea. Prepared by the WHO programs on Food Safety and Diarrhoeal Disease Control, and has been endorsed by the World Tourism Organization and the International Tourist Health Association. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Handling Food Safely on the Road
No matter where we go or what we do, there is a common denominator that runs through all of our summer travels and relaxation -- it's called F-O-O-D! USDA. Attention: Non-MDH link
Spotlight
Chicks and Ducklings: Salmonella
Those cute little chicks and ducklings can be a great attraction for children this time of year, but they can also be a source of illness.
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