Just like restaurants, cruise ships must follow a standard of quality when it comes to the food served to passengers.
There are several safety elements that must be respected, from the heat to the fresh products that must be selected to guarantee the taste and safety of those traveling on the ship. If you too want to feel safe on your next boat trip, avoid these five foods:
Unpasteurized products
Unpasteurized produce is breeding ground for scary things like salmonella and listeria bacteria. If you are going to drink milk or eat eggs, make sure they are pasteurized. Otherwise, the holidays will turn out to be the worst of your life.
Night meals
Most ships have nighttime buffets or 24-hour food options, but eating after midnight, which often includes fatty and salty foods, can leave you feeling sluggish and bloated the next day.
Cold food
Foods must be cooked to a temperature of 140 degrees or more to kill bacteria and be safe to eat. If the food is not hot enough, at least make sure there is steam on the plate.
Tap water
Hydration is key on any vacation, especially if you're escaping to a beach destination, but don't drink water wherever the ship docks during the day. Many countries do not have clean drinking water, so it is safer to buy it.
sauces
When sauces sit in the hot sun for hours, they are susceptible to bacteria. If the sauce has been sitting on the table for a long time, better look for another bottle.
