7 Foods to Never Buy in Mexico

3. Street-side Fruit

Fruit purchased from street vendors has the same issue as vegetables in that you can’t be sure it was washed correctly, nor understand how long it has been sitting out in the sun. Street-side fruit is usually pre-chopped and bagged, making for a beautiful display and easy snack.

It’s great to experiment with uniquely Mexican fruit. But you’re still better off buying that fruit whole and then washing and chopping it yourself. The main thing to avoid is fruit that appears dry or wilted. Fruit that comes in a peel tends to be the safest overall.

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