Coronavirus tips: How to clean and sanitise your groceries
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus tips: How to clean and sanitise your groceries

The Independent  

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There is no reason to think the virus would be able to survive on food longer than any other surface,” Baker said, adding that the risk posed by ingesting food contaminated with small amounts of the virus would be “really low”. It also reminds people to wash their hands before preparing, cooking or eating food, with warm soapy water and ensuring equipment and surfaces are clean to stop harmful bacteria from spreading onto food. Professor Baker agrees, adding that while the risk is “not zero” when it comes to supermarket and home food deliveries, it is “relatively minor”. For those concerned about takeaway packaging, Professor Bloomfield advises “emptying the contents, disposing of the packaging into a refuse bag and washing your hands thoroughly before you eat”.

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Why You Should Never Wash Your Fruits And Vegetables In The Dishwasher
4 months ago

Why You Should Never Wash Your Fruits And Vegetables In The Dishwasher

Huff Post  

T＆I studio via Getty Images Your dishwasher’s surface is coated with residue of the cleaning chemicals in your detergent. “Oh my God, don’t do it — please, don’t,” said Dr. Kimberly Baker, director of the Food Systems and Safety Program Team at Clemson University. “We don’t see contamination, so we have to do our best as the consumer to reduce.” …

Opinion: Now the CDC wants to shut down ‘hygiene theater’
3 years, 8 months ago

Opinion: Now the CDC wants to shut down ‘hygiene theater’

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Kent Sepkowitz is a CNN medical analyst and a physician and infection control expert at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Sure, the “high-touch” surfaces, like doorknobs and faucet handles, need attention – and in households with a Covid-19-positive individual, disinfecting surfaces in the house can lead to lower viral transmission rates – but the rest, …

Coronavirus detected on imported frozen food in China
4 years ago

Coronavirus detected on imported frozen food in China

India TV News  

An imported frozen food sample in the city of Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, tested positive for the novel coronavirus, local authorities said Tuesday. The sample was taken from a batch of frozen sliced pig ears imported from the United States as part of a regular screening before the entry of any imported frozen food into the city's cold storage …

Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic?
4 years, 1 month ago

Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic?

Associated Press  

Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic? Experts still recommend cleaning surfaces — especially frequently touched spots that infected people might have recently touched. Early studies finding it could linger on surfaces for days were conducted under laboratory conditions; the virus likely couldn’t survive that long in real life. Dr. John Brooks, chief medical officer for the COVID-19 response …

Contaminated frozen food packaging could cause Covid-19 infection: Chinese CDC
4 years, 2 months ago

Contaminated frozen food packaging could cause Covid-19 infection: Chinese CDC

India Today  

Contact with frozen food packaging contaminated by living new coronavirus could cause infection, the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement on Saturday. Prior to this recent statement, the CDC had detected genetic traces of Covid-19 in some samples taken from frozen food packaging. The Chinese CDC, however, has made no comment about whether the dock …

WHO says food safe from coronavirus
4 years, 4 months ago

WHO says food safe from coronavirus

Live Mint  

The World Health Organization on Thursday urged people not to fear catching the novel coronavirus from food, after Chinese testers found traces on food and food packaging. The virus was found Tuesday in the Chinese city of Shenzhen during a routine check on samples of frozen chicken wings imported from Brazil, city authorities said. "People are already scared enough and …

Can you get coronavirus from packages? What we know so far
4 years, 4 months ago

Can you get coronavirus from packages? What we know so far

Live Mint  

coronavirus, spread of coronavirus, coronavirus transmission, frozen food packaging, New Zealand, coronavirus for freight, frozen chicken wings, COVID-19 from food, food packaging China reported several cases of frozen food packaging contaminated with the novel coronavirus this week, while New Zealand said it is investigating the possibility that its latest COVID-19 cases could be traced to imported freight. Health officials raised …

How The Coronavirus Has Affected What We Buy At The Grocery Store
4 years, 5 months ago

How The Coronavirus Has Affected What We Buy At The Grocery Store

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As the major effects of the coronavirus pandemic make themselves apparent ― the ubiquity of masks and hand sanitizer, restaurants serving at half capacity ― other, more subtle changes are still just coming into focus. “Anything that can be associated with immunity is gaining strength and momentum, even if it’s more expensive.” - Frances Zelazny, chief marketing …

How to clean fruits and vegetables to prevent COVID-19? Know what FSSAI guidelines say
4 years, 6 months ago

How to clean fruits and vegetables to prevent COVID-19? Know what FSSAI guidelines say

India TV News  

During COVID-19, buying fruits and vegetables from your nearest vendor has become a major cause of concern. Well, because we need vegetables and fruits every day or at least every alternate day and hence, cleaning them and that too properly is a big task. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has shared a few guidelines which you can …

Very low risk of food spreading the coronavirus, say experts
4 years, 6 months ago

Very low risk of food spreading the coronavirus, say experts

Live Mint  

Food poses little risk of spreading the coronavirus, health experts around the globe said, reassuring consumers after an outbreak in Beijing was blamed on imported fish. The view was echoed by Kate Grusich, a spokeswoman for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who said the poor survivability of coronaviruses on surfaces means “there is likely very low risk …

How to handle groceries in the time of COVID-19
4 years, 7 months ago

How to handle groceries in the time of COVID-19

The Hindu  

Ever since the spread of COVID-19, grocery runs are characterised by masks, sanitisers and gloves. Rinsing vegetables and fruits with soap is not advised, as there is danger of ingesting soap particles. Simply run tap water on vegetables, fruits and eggs for about 20 seconds. COVID-19 | Interactive map of confirmed coronavirus cases in India While ordering food online, opting …

No, You Don't Need To Disinfect Your Groceries. But Here's How To Shop Safely
4 years, 8 months ago

No, You Don't Need To Disinfect Your Groceries. But Here's How To Shop Safely

NPR  

No, You Don't Need To Disinfect Your Groceries. Sponsor Message "While it is possible to contract the virus, the majority of transmission is probably going to be from respiratory droplets, which you're exposed to when you're around other people," says Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. Sponsor …

Why You Shouldn’t Wash Produce With Soap During The Coronavirus Crisis
4 years, 9 months ago

Why You Shouldn’t Wash Produce With Soap During The Coronavirus Crisis

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING If you’ve been frantically washing your produce in soapy water in hopes of scrubbing away the novel coronavirus, you’re definitely not alone. Gastrointestinal distress generally happens after consuming soap in relatively large quantities, but food safety experts say it’s still not a good idea to wash your produce with soap. “There’s no need to use soap or …

How Safe Is It To Eat Takeout?
4 years, 9 months ago

How Safe Is It To Eat Takeout?

NPR  

How Safe Is It To Eat Takeout? "I know people are worried, but from what we know currently about the virus, it's safe to eat food prepared at restaurants so long as you take the proper precautions — in particular hand-washing," says Schaffner. "There are no published reports of linkage to food," says Dr. Rachel Bender Ignacio, an associate professor …

Chef reveals top tips for keeping your kitchen clean and free from coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Chef reveals top tips for keeping your kitchen clean and free from coronavirus

Daily Mail  

A chef has shared her top tips for keeping your kitchen clean and coronavirus-free, after virologists warned that COVID-19 can 'live on any surface'. Food author, chef and former teacher Lee Holmes, from Sydney, said it's absolutely vital at this time to keep your kitchen clean and coronavirus-free Lee said you need to wash your knives between chopping each vegetable, …

Are Reusable Grocery Bags Safe During The Coronavirus Outbreak?
4 years, 9 months ago

Are Reusable Grocery Bags Safe During The Coronavirus Outbreak?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Portland, Oregon, grocery chain Green Zebra prides itself on caring for the environment. Green Zebra founder and CEO Lisa Sedlar told HuffPost, “In the best of times, reusable bags can be unhygienic because a lot of people don’t wash them with soap and water after each use. During this unprecedented time, it’s life-and-death important to protect …

Can coronavirus stay viable on food and infect you? Understanding the novel virus is important to answers these questions
4 years, 9 months ago

Can coronavirus stay viable on food and infect you? Understanding the novel virus is important to answers these questions

Firstpost  

Experts say there’s no evidence that COVID-19 sickens people through their digestive systems. So why aren’t health officials warning people about eating food contaminated with the new coronavirus? But they say there’s no evidence yet that COVID-19 sickens people through their digestive systems, though the virus has been detected in the faeces of infected people. That’s why it’s so important …

Scientist Professor Peter Doherty reveals how to handle takeaway containers during COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Scientist Professor Peter Doherty reveals how to handle takeaway containers during COVID-19

Daily Mail  

A Nobel prize-winning immunologist and Australian Academy of Science Fellow has revealed why you should be careful with your takeaway food containers during the coronavirus pandemic. 'It's worth thinking about possible infection when you pick up your pizza box or plastic container,' Professor Doherty said in a YouTube video by the Australian Academy of Science. Scroll down for video A …

How to minimise your coronavirus risk while shopping at the supermarket
4 years, 9 months ago

How to minimise your coronavirus risk while shopping at the supermarket

ABC  

Going out into the world to buy essentials is one of the few things we're still encouraged to leave the house to do — and a trip to a supermarket to buy food is, for most people, unavoidable. Supermarkets have increased efforts to sanitise everything from trolleys to conveyor belts, but Dr Sheel said the need to wash your hands …

Fact Check: WHO never asked people to avoid bakery items due to coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Fact Check: WHO never asked people to avoid bakery items due to coronavirus

India Today  

Social media is full of home remedies and food habits to be followed, more often than not unverified, to beat the deadly Covid-19 pandemic. The latest 'advisory' doing the rounds on Internet has a logo of World Health Organization and asking people not to eat bakery items as they are not washable and get infected from the coronavirus easily. It …

How To Disinfect Food And Your Kitchen For Coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

How To Disinfect Food And Your Kitchen For Coronavirus

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Family meals have a long tradition of increasing feelings of closeness and well-being, things that are more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic. Clean The Kitchen More Than Once A Day “With everybody working and studying from home right now, you’re going to need to clean the kitchen a couple of times a day. There is …

Is It Safe To Go To The Grocery Store During The Coronavirus Outbreak?
4 years, 9 months ago

Is It Safe To Go To The Grocery Store During The Coronavirus Outbreak?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING If you’ve been to the grocery store in the last week or so, you know it can be an extremely chaotic experience amid the coronavirus pandemic. Wash your produce when you get home To rid yourself of any potential viral contamination, thoroughly wash your hands immediately upon returning home from the grocery store, said Jagdish Khubchandani, a …

Is It Safe To Order Takeout During The Coronavirus Outbreak?
4 years, 9 months ago

Is It Safe To Order Takeout During The Coronavirus Outbreak?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As the coronavirus continues to spread, restaurants across the country are shutting their doors to dine-in customers. When asked if he would personally order takeout at the moment, he replied, “It depends where I’m ordering from.” Nelken said in times like these, it’s important to have a sense of familiarity with a restaurant and to feel safe …

Coronavirus and food: How to wash fruits and vegetables
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus and food: How to wash fruits and vegetables

LA Times  

Since I shared tips on how to keep your home kitchen clean, we’ve gotten a fresh batch of, “Wait, how should I be washing stuff in my kitchen?” questions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared on its coronavirus FAQ page: “We are not aware of any reports at this time of human illnesses that suggest COVID-19 can be transmitted …

Grocery Stores Start To Cut Hours As Coronavirus Prompts Surge In Panic-Buying
4 years, 9 months ago

Grocery Stores Start To Cut Hours As Coronavirus Prompts Surge In Panic-Buying

NPR  

Grocery Stores Start To Cut Hours As Coronavirus Prompts Surge In Panic-Buying Enlarge this image toggle caption Ben Margot/AP Ben Margot/AP With jittery shoppers flocking to supermarkets to stock up on supplies for the coronavirus outbreak, some of the country's largest grocery chains are announcing measures to enhance sanitation and maintain supplies. With panic-buying gripping shoppers, Walmart, the nation's largest …

Coronavirus or not, keep your kitchen clean. Pro tips from our cooking editor
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus or not, keep your kitchen clean. Pro tips from our cooking editor

LA Times  

One of the most daunting things about cooking at home isn’t cooking at all: It’s cleaning. When ingredients, tools and equipment are clean and orderly, it’s much easier to execute a recipe. I’ve combined my experiences cooking professionally with my life in a home kitchen to offer eight tips on cooking clean at home: 1. Pull your kitchen trash can …

Can Coronavirus Be Transmitted Through Food? Here's What You Should Know.
4 years, 10 months ago

Can Coronavirus Be Transmitted Through Food? Here's What You Should Know.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread with nearly 100,000 confirmed cases globally and more than 100 confirmed cases in the United States, people are increasingly wondering how COVID-19 might affect our food supply and eating habits. Sergei Gnatiuk via Getty Images “We are not aware of any reports at this time of human illnesses that suggest …

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