{"id":7938,"date":"2020-08-16T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2020-08-16T01:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/?p=7938"},"modified":"2020-08-16T21:50:01","modified_gmt":"2020-08-16T13:50:01","slug":"can-covid-19-be-spread-through-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/health\/can-covid-19-be-spread-through-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Can COVID-19 Be Spread Through Food?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/grocery.jpg\" alt=\"Can COVID-19 Be Spread Through Food?\" class=\"wp-image-7939\" width=\"763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/grocery.jpg 750w, https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/grocery-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/grocery-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us in several ways, including how we deal with food\u2014how we purchase and cook them. Instead of the usual eating out at a  restaurant, people have started opting for takeout, drive-thru or delivery for less exposure to people. Since eating food is a daily routine, people have wondered and asked, &#8220;Can COVID-19 be  transferred to humans through food&#8221;? So, can COVID-19 be spread through food?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first half of 2020, food order and grocery delivery apps have become even a bigger business, globally. Lock downs or quarantine, fear of being infected of the disease and practice of social distancing are the main reason why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1104519\/grocery-delivery-app-growth-coronavirus-us\/\">Statistica.com<\/a>, Instacart, a grocery delivery and pick-up service in the United States and Canada, their app recorded 218% increase in number of downloads from February to March. This is the same for food delivery apps. According to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/marcochiappetta\/2020\/03\/25\/uber-eats-demand-soars-due-to-covid-19-crisis\/#6f1a1f4c580c\"> Forbes<\/a>, Uber Eats in the U.S. registered at least 30% increase in user sign ups in March.  And you can&#8217;t blame people, getting food online is the safest way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does COVID-19 linger on food or its packaging?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The COVID-19 is a new disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus. The virus is passed from human to human through respiratory droplets when someone sneezes, talks or coughs. It&#8217;s why it&#8217;s best to wear a mask whenever outside the house. Further spread of the virus  is highly among close contact, especially among family members and co-workers. As of this writing, there is no evidence that the virus can be passed on through food or its packaging.  Like other viruses, they need a host like a human or animal in order to survive.  Though they can, coronaviruses survive poorly in surfaces\u2014just a few hours in surfaces like food products or food packaging. Even though that is the case, sanitize tables, counters and other surfaces that may be infected with the coronavirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/coronavirus-and-safety-in-food-establishments\/\">Coronavirus and Safety in Food Establishments<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>After handling groceries or food, wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds. A hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol will do if no access to soap and water. Disinfect also the reusable bag you carry to the grocery store. Strictly follow health and hygiene requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are we totally safe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there hasn&#8217;t been a documented case of spread of COVID-19 through food or food packaging,  practice the necessary measures. Remember, like the name suggest, COVID-19 or coronavirus is a newly discovered coronavirus. And everything about it hasn&#8217;t been fully understood yet.  Understand anything there is about the virus to prevent further spread of the virus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the government&#8217;s advice. Stay at home as much as possible. Cancel all appointments or travels if they&#8217;re not important. Keep a safe distance and practice social or physical distancing. When outside, stay at least 6 feet away from other people. Main mode of transmission of the virus is through droplets.Wear a mask when outside. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Bring an alcohol-based sanitizer when outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the safety guidelines provided by the <a href=\"https:\/\/covid19.who.int\/\">World Health Organization<\/a>. As of this writing, WHO have already recorded 21 million cases, 700 thousand deaths and 14 million recoveries. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldometers.info\/coronavirus\/\">Worldometer<\/a> for the live update.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since eating food is a daily routine, people have wondered and asked, &#8220;Can COVID-19 be  transferred to humans through food&#8221;? 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