[jalisco555]

May also be poorly trained, poorly paid, overworked staff from third-world countries not washing their hands or cooking implements properly.

[antivenom]

I was thinking along those lines for awhile too...I am beginning to wonder...we have seen in the news that the USA wil be flying DRONES off of the south of Florida...I am beginning to see a "Bigger Picture" emerging here...

The poisoning possibly at the ports of call?

[muggs]

That's also been a problem but these cases of illness seem to be a new occurance, or at least they are being reported more often.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

Agreed as most probable.

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

Good point but these folks are trained to cook and serve 5 course meals and I am sure the ships/meats/poultry get inspected.

[Chemnitz]

On every ship? Seems awfully coordinated to me.

[homeschool mama]

**May also be poorly trained, poorly paid, overworked staff from third-world countries not washing their hands or cooking implements properly.**

While on our cruise I had the opportunity to chat with our room steward. She was Filipino and had been working the cruise line (Princess) for 8 years. She had a 10 year old daughter her sister was raising for the 9 months per year she was gone. She mentioned that in her own country she would never be able to earn the amount of money earned on the cruise. In talking with others, this is a similar story.

A friend of mine worked for Norweigan as an activity director. Made great money.