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 for contact-less deliveries would be a safer alternative.

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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 …

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 …

Food safety tips to keep COVID-19 at bay
4 years, 6 months ago

Food safety tips to keep COVID-19 at bay

China Daily  

Eating takeout food safely Deliveryman of Meituan-Dianping, the country's largest on-demand service platform, delivers food in Beijing. When eating takeout food at home, it is recommended to use your own utensils. When eating takeout food at workplaces, dine separately and avoid sitting face-to-face with others and unnecessary table talk. Sources: World Health Organization, Guidelines on takeout food safety and nutrition …

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  

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Nervous about grocery shopping? Here’s how to get what you need faster
4 years, 9 months ago

Nervous about grocery shopping? Here’s how to get what you need faster

LA Times  

One thing you can do to follow coronavirus guidelines while grocery shopping is to get in and out quickly and efficiently. The approach I’ve been taking is the one I’ve trained test kitchen assistants over the years to practice: Before heading out, make a thorough list of everything needed according to where the items are located in the store and …

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 …

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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