When flying, if you’re anything like us, you just eat the food and drinks they give you on the airplane without thinking twice. But when you actually stop to think about it, there are tons of food onboard that could contain bacteria due to the long time between when the food is prepared and served, resulting in you getting very sick. And that’s the last thing you want to deal with on vacation. Here are five types of foods you should avoid when flying.
Dairy
Avoid dairy products like cottage cheese, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and milk, because they are susceptible to spoiling when not kept cold. Sometimes, you can’t see or smell that they’ve gone bad.
Deli Meats
Deli meat doesn’t go through a reheating process to kill bacteria because it’s already prepared. Bologna, turkey, and ham have a higher risk of being contaminated.
Ice
Bacteria can survive in ice cubes, which makes ice on planes problematic. Attendants don’t always wash their hands or use gloves when they’re scooping ice and pouring it into your drinks.
Raw Fruits and Veggies
Like deli meats, raw fruits and veggies can get contaminated and they’re not heated to get rid of any bacteria. Melons and leafy greens are most risky because they’re exposed to bacteria from the soil, manure, and water.
Rice
If rice is cooled down or stored at the wrong temperature, spores can grow and the bacteria can make you really sick for a few days.