Many infectious diseases are transmitted by contaminated food or water.19 For travellers, the main health problem associated with contaminated food or water isTraveller’s diarrhoea.
Boil drinking water if its safety is doubtful; if boiling is not possible, a well-maintained filter and/or a disinfectant agent can be used. Bottled or packaged cold drinks are usually safe provided that their seals have not been broken when purchased. Hot beverages are usually safe.
Avoid milk, ice cream, yoghurt drinks and other milk products unless made with pasteurised (or boiled) milk.
Avoid ice unless it has been made from safe water.
Avoid brushing teeth with unsafe water.
(Please read the Disclaimer before using the ABC Guide to Travel Health).