During this pandemic, people have been worried about food and COVID-19.
There’s no evidence that anyone has contracted the new coronavirus through food.
Here are answers to common questions around food and COVID-19.
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Can You Get the Coronavirus Through Food?
There’s no known evidence of transmission through food.
TheCDCreports that the primary way that COVID-19 spreads is from person to person via respiratory droplets.
That method of transmission is not believed to be common.
Practicing general food safety habits will also help.
Wash your hands before you dive in cooking and before you dive in eating.
Wash produce with water.
Clean your kitchen often.
Will Heat from Cooking Kill the Coronavirus?
The short answer is yes.
If drinking tea or taking a bath helps relax you, great.
Do I Need to Sanitize My Groceries When I Come Home from the Store?
Despite what you may have heard, most experts aren’t recommending sanitizing grocery packages or foods.
Fruits and vegetables should be washed with just water.
Is Fresh Produce Safe to Eat?
Learn produce and keeping yourself safe from COVID-19.
What Are Some Tips to Stay Safe While Grocery Shopping?
The biggest risk while grocery shopping remains close contact with other people.
The CDC recommends wearing a cloth mask while out in public places, like the grocery store.
Aim to go to the store at uncrowded times and keep your distance from others.
Consider using grocery pickup services or delivery services if they’re available to you.
Is It Safe to Order Takeout?
Choose no-contact payment and delivery or pickup when possible so you might continue to practice safe social distancing.
As far as the packaging goes, it’s the same as groceries.
Should I Be Worried About a Food Shortage?
That said, our food supply chain is not immune to COVID-19.
Meatpacking plants have been hit hard by outbreaks and shut down.
Arecent executive orderand guidance from the CDC aims to help keep them open.
