Management exercise strict sanitation standards, quality production, portion control and presentation over the kitchen and service staff.

In countries that have higher sanitation standards, pathogens cannot survive for as long outside of the human.

"Pump stations have to meet sanitation standards," he replied.

Mr. Gore observed that restaurants were already subjected to mandates like food safety and sanitation standards.

The vast majority of the handpicked fresh food produced in the United States is unprotected by sanitation standards or adequate enforcement.

In developing countries, it is less prevalent in urban areas than in rural areas (where sanitation standards are poor).

If sanitation standards are not maintained, wet markets can easily spread disease and viruses.

Recreational facilities such as pools may not meet U.S. safety or sanitation standards.

The building's 42 hotel rooms are also very similar to their 1894 counterparts, but the bathrooms were renovated in 2007 to meet modern sanitation standards.

"The sanitation standards for these cruise ships are the highest in the world," Mr. Forney said.