At a glance
What travellers should know
- Freshly cooked, hot food is generally lower risk
- Busy stalls with high turnover are often safer than quiet ones
- Peeling fruit yourself reduces contamination risk
Practical tips
Favour food that's freshly cooked and served hot, be cautious with buffets that have been sitting out, and wash or peel fruit and vegetables yourself where possible.
Common questions
Food Safety Abroad FAQs
Not necessarily — busy stalls with high turnover, cooking food fresh in front of you, are often a reasonably safe choice, though individual judgement always matters.