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: She planned to check "Yes" on Question 11 of her CBP Declaration Form .
: Even though the greens looked fresh, she avoided raw salads and cut-up fruit platters that might have been washed in unsafe local water. TRAVEL SAFETY
Elena boarded her plane with a clear conscience and a healthy stomach. By respecting the local produce and the borders she crossed, she wasn't just protecting herself—she was protecting the environment and the food supply back home. To help you prepare for your next trip,
Just as Elena was about to buy the fruit, she remembered the briefing from her travel group: isn't just about what you eat, but what you carry across borders. That innocent mango could be home to invasive pests like the Oriental fruit fly, which can devastate entire agricultural industries if brought back home. A list of you can take through airport security
: She only ate fruits she could peel, like bananas and mangoes, to avoid contaminated skins.
: She ordered her drinks without ice, knowing that freezing doesn't kill most waterborne bacteria. Packing for the Flight Elena boarded her plane with a clear conscience
: She even made sure her hiking boots were clean of any farm soil, which can harbor highly contagious animal diseases like foot-and-mouth.