Many of us have questions about the safety of our food and how to safely prepare our foods at home during this time of the coronavirus and COVID-19. After researching many reliable sources online (referenced below), I have come up with my
5 tips for food safety
during this time.
I am reassured that according to the CDC and FDA websites, there is currently no evidence to support the transmission of COVID-10 by food, food containers, or food packaging. This coronavirus affects the respiratory system and is transmitted person-to-person through droplets coughed or sneezed into the air, landing in the nose, eyes, or mouth of another person. The virus may also be transmitted through a person touching a contaminated surface, and then touching their nose, eyes, or mouth. This coronavirus is not a foodbourne virus, such as norovirus or hepatitis A, which cause gastrointestinal illnesses. The risk of contracting COVID-19 from food is extremely low.
Our biggest defenses against this virus at this time are practicing social distancing - staying at least 6 feet away from others - and washing our hands with soap and water for 20 seconds many times throughout the day.
In addition, here are
5 things we should take into consideration to protect ourselves when shopping for groceries and preparing our food at home.