Christopher Elliott

I'm working on a story about why late summer can be dangerous for travelers, when it comes to food. I’m looking for anyone who found out the hard way that extreme heat and operational meltdowns can turn vacation food into a biological weapon. Did you get food poisoning from a meal served after a lengthy flight delay? Did a lukewarm buffet at a sweltering resort put you in the ER? Please share your horror stories. I'm also looking for food safety experts who can speak to the specific risks of the "cold chain" breaking down during summer, and how it can affect travelers. What are your best tips for avoiding a food safety problem when you're on summer vacation? What are the most common mistakes? Please read this before answering. I’d be very grateful if you could send an initial response to my questions by email (elliottc@gmail.com). Please do not respond with a note that says you would like to be considered for this story or want to set up a phone interview with a source. I'm happy to consider you for this story. I've included all of my questions in this query. Please take a minute to briefly answer them. Kindly do not cut-and-paste answers from previously published materials, such as press releases or blog posts. Do not use an AI to generate a response. If a phone interview is necessary, I will follow up right away. Be sure to include your full name and a jargon-free, brief (two- to three-word) description of your company or affiliation as you would like it to appear in the article. I will do my absolute best to acknowledge that I received your pitch and will make every effort to let you know when the story appears. No travel bloggers, SEO specialists and influencers, please. This is not an appropriate query for link-building or improving your SEO. I can't guarantee a link back to your website or business and I am unable to respond to requests for a link. More information on my queries can be found on my site: https://www.elliott.org/frequently-asked-questions-about-christopher-elliotts-media-queries/