We will be on the Village Italy tour in the spring. I’m wondering about eating fresh food, salads and fruits. While I don’t have any medical issues, I really need to avoid stomach problems during the trip. Eating fresh food in Mexico made me very ill. I realize Italy and Mexico are quite different, but I’d appreciate advice from other sensitive tummy folks.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23642 posts
In Mexico, was it the food or a bug hiding in the food or in the water that washed the food?
Posted by
The Heartland USA
9025 posts
Most of food borne illness is caused by the unwashed hands of people picking/selling/prepping/serving the food, even here in the US.
Posted by
Boise, ID, USA
2310 posts
Neither my husband nor I have ever suffered any illness in Italy over 15 trips. (And I had major problems in Mexico even though I avoided salads and fruits.)
Posted by
Seattle
50 posts
I get more stomach problems from eating out in the US than I do in Italy. For real.
Posted by
Idaho, USA
7886 posts
I’ve been to Italy multiple times and have never had any stomach issues. I order an insalata mista quite often (mixed salad). One thing I do is carry the individual Purell tabs in my purse that break open when you fold them in half. I use one on my hands in my lap after giving back the menu.
Posted by
Vancouver, BC
382 posts
I've been to northern and central Italy six times and have never had an issue. I find the food quality superior to what we get in North America