It is always important to follow good hygiene practices (i.e., wash hands and surfaces often, separate raw meat from other foods, cook to the right temperature, and refrigerate foods promptly) when handling or preparing foods. However, many of us have specific questions on food safety and COVID-19. Here is some information to help answer those important questions:
COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ's
These resources are available in a PDF format and shared with us by North Carolina State Extension.
COVID-19 Resources from Nebraska Extension
Additional Resources:
- Six Steps for Safe and Effective Disinfective Use from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Cleaning and Disinfecting your Home from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- COVID-19 Food Safety Resources, from North Carolina State Extension
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources from Nebraska Extension
- Helping Farmers, Their Markets, and Customers During Physical Distancing and Food Safety Concerns from Nebraska Extension
Sources:
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), United States Department of Agriculture
