Eating Just One Bite Can Be Harmful: How to Protect Yourself from Foodborne Parasites

with limited sanitation, be extra cautious:

Eat only hot, thoroughly cooked foods

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Avoid street food salads and peeled fruits

Drink sealed bottled water

Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap isn’t available

Final Reminder

While it’s true that a single bite of contaminated food can cause infection, proper food handling makes most foods safe. You don’t need to avoid your favorite foods—just handle them wisely. When in doubt, cook it, wash it, peel it, or avoid it.

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