Is it safe to eat the food and drink the water in Shanghai ?
Overall, the food is safe to eat. While Chinese food safety and sanitation procedures are not quite up to par with Western standards, overall, the food is safe to eat. Local meat should be cooked thoroughly and vegetables must be washed before consumption. The occasional stomachache may occur, but its nothing any over-the-counter medication can’t cure. Now local tap water on the other hand, should never be drank. Bottled water is readily available at most convenience and grocery stores, and many restaurants. All local water should be boiled before consumption as tea, coffee etc. Brushing your teeth or taking a bath with local water presents no problem.
