I'm an ex-USDA food expert - here's how to avoid stomach bugs
Daily MailThousands of people fall victim to nasty stomach bugs on vacation every year - and just this week, there was a viral outbreak on a cruise ship in Florida. Dr Darin Detwiler, an ex-USDA food expert, told DailyMail.com viruses like E.coli, salmonella and norovirus are common on cruise ships because of cramped quarters, the thousands of people on board and the high volume of communal food. Dr Darin Detwiler, a leading food safety expert in the US, told DailyMail.com norovirus is the most common gastro illness on the high seas Of those outbreaks, most were caused by norovirus, but salmonella and E. coli were behind several. Cruise ships face 'unique challenges' when it comes to food safety, Dr Detwiler notes, 'particularly because they serve large numbers of passengers in enclosed spaces where illnesses can spread quickly. OBSERVE HOW FOOD IS BEING PREPARED While visiting buffet stations on the ship or other dining areas, Dr Detwiler told DailyMail.com it's important to look at how the food and drinks are being prepared.
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I'm an ex-USDA food expert - here's how to avoid stomach bugs when eating on vacation and cruises
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