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: Even though the greens looked fresh, she avoided raw salads and cut-up fruit platters that might have been washed in unsafe local water.

: She only ate fruits she could peel, like bananas and mangoes, to avoid contaminated skins. TRAVEL SAFETY

The morning sun was just beginning to hit the stalls of the local market in Mexico City when Elena reached for a vibrant, perfectly ripe mango. She had been traveling for three weeks, and while her Instagram was full of stunning cathedral shots, her stomach had its own story to tell. The Hidden Passengers : Even though the greens looked fresh, she

: She planned to check "Yes" on Question 11 of her CBP Declaration Form . She had been traveling for three weeks, and

: 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 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.