COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ: Is Coronavirus a Food Safety Issue?

Answers to common questions about food safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, including:

• Is food imported from countries and states affected by COVID-19 at risk of spreading COVID-19?
• If an employee at a food establishment became infected with coronavirus, would the food produced at that facility be safe to eat?
• Can I get sick with COVID-19 from touching food, the food packaging, or food contact surfaces, if the coronavirus was present on it?
• How should food be handled during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Thanks to our Extension colleagues at North Carolina State University for allowing us to share this information.

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