Food Safety and COVID-19
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COVID-19 Update - February 18, 2021
After more than a year since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak was declared a global health emergency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to underscore that there is no credible evidence of food or food packaging associated with or as a likely source of viral transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus causing COVID-19.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets. Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food. Before preparing or eating food it is important to always wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds for general food safety. Throughout the day wash your hands after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, or going to the bathroom.
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
In general, because of poor survivability of these coronaviruses on surfaces, there is likely very low risk of spread from food products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient, refrigerated, or frozen temperatures.
Holidays and Food Pantries
- Considerations for Food Pantries and Food Distribution Sites - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Holiday Celebrations - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Considerations for Events and Gatherings - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
County Fair Guidance
- Safety guidance for food stands and bake sales in 2021 - April 2021
- Posters for county fairs and events - K-State Research and Extension
- Food safety for food stands and restaurants in the COVID-19 era - presentation PDF from May 29, 2020
- CDC updates COVID-19 transmission webpage to clarify information about types of spread - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, May 22, 2020
- How to Build a Low Cost Handwashing Station - University of Minnesota
- Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Reopening Guidance
- Best Practices for Safety of Retail Products, Store and Staff after Reopening - K-State Research and Extension
- Suggested COVID-19 Practices for Farmers' Markets to Consider - K-State Research and Extension
- Reopening Guidance - Kansas Department of Agriculture (Reopening Kansas section)
- Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas - State of Kansas
- Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Best Practices for Re-Opening Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Food and Drug Administration
- Guidelines for U-Pick Guests - K-State Research and Extension
- A guide for U-Pick producers/agritourism sites during the COVID-19 pandemic - Purdue University
- Reopening Guidance - National Restaurant Association
- #SafeReturnKC: A Guide for Responsible Re-entry to the Workplace - Greater Kansas City
- Planning for Reopening Food Service Establishments As COVID-19 Impacts Best Practices and Protocol - Association of Food and Drug Officials
- Just in Time: Farmers Market Safe Operations - National Environmental Health Association
- What to Do If You Have a COVID-19 Confirmed Positive Worker or Workers Who Have Been Exposed to a Confirmed Case of COVID-19 - Food and Drug Administration
Background on COVID-19
Resources of the most up-to-date information.
- COVID-19 Extension Resources - K-State Research and Extension
- COVID-19 Extension Resources - University of Missouri Extension
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions - Food and Drug Administration
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak - World Health Organization
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): What you need to know - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment COVID-19 Resource Center
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
- What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Symptoms Of Coronovirus Disease 2019 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- COVID-19 Resources - North Carolina State University Extension
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions - Food and Drug Administration
- COVID-19 Resources - International Association of Food Protection
Myths
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public - World Health Organization
- Coronavirus Myths, Rumors and Misinformation - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Social Distancing
- Coronavirus, Social Distancing and Self Quarantine - Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Interim Guidance: Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Face Coverings
- Facing the Facts: The Role of Face Coverings in Containing COVID-19 - University of Iowa College of Public Health
- Kansas Homemade Mask/Cloth Covering Guide - Kansas Department of Health and Environment
- Things to Know - DIY Masks - Oklahoma State University Extension
- Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
General Food Safety
- Food Safety and COVID-19 - Journal of the American Medical Association
- Coronavirus Resource Page - Fight Bac!®
- Food Safety and Availability During the Coronavirus Pandemic - Food and Drug Administration
Hand Hygiene
- Food Safety in the Time of COVID-19 - University of Wisconsin
- Safely Using Hand Sanitizer - Food and Drug Administration
- When and How to Wash Your Hands (Español)- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives (Español) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- When & How to Use Hand Sanitizer in Community Settings (Español) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- CDC Graphics for Education - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Here's Why Washing Your Hands with Soap for 20 Seconds Protects You From COVID-19 - Northeastern University
- CDC Statement for Healthcare Personnel on Hand Hygiene - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Coronavirus Resource Page - Fight Bac!®
- Q&A for Consumers: Hand Sanitizers and COVID-19 - Food and Drug Administration
- High Speed Hand Washing resources - Oregon State University
Disinfectants
- Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 - Environmental Protection Agency
- Guide to Local Production: WHO-recommended Handrub Formulations - World Health Organization
Please note: Follow directions precisely for proper effectiveness - Cleaning and Disinfection for Households - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Cleaning and Disinfectant Chemical Exposures and Temporal Associations with COVID-19 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- How to Seek Help for Poisonings - National Poison Control, 1-800-222-1222
Food Service and Industry
- Kansas COVID-19 Resources - Kansas Department of Agriculture
- Missouri COVID-19 Resources - Missouri Department of Agriculture
- Safety tips for volunteers delivering food during COVID-19 - University of Missouri and Kansas State University
- COVID-19 Business Continuity Planning Basics - National Restaurant Association
- Coronavirus Information and Resources - National Restaurant Association
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Food and Drug Administration
- Food Industry Recommended Protocols when Employee/Customer Tests Positive for COVID-19 - United Fresh Produce Association
- Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Food and Drug Administration
- Do You Really Have to Disinfect All Groceries Now? An Expert Explains - Dr. Donald Schaffner, Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
- Shopping for Food During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Food and Drug Administration
Farmers Markets
- CDC publishes 3 new considerations documents: farmers markets, learning gardens, and food pantries - United States Department of Agriculture
- Suggested COVID-19 Practices for Farmers' Markets to Consider - K-State Research and Extension
- Guidance for Farmers Markets - Kansas Department of Agriculture (select the yellow highlighted link at the top of the page)
- How to Build a Low-Cost Handwashing Station - University of Minnesota
- In the Time of COVID-19, Customer Safety Sells - Penn State University
- Shopping Safety at Farmers Markets - University of Missouri
- Just in Time: Farmers Market Safe Operations - National Environmental Health Association
Drinking Water and Waste Management Control
- Water, sanitation, hygiene and waste management for the COVID-19 virus - World Health Organization
- Solid waste and wastewater management workers and employers - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Employee Protection
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Produce
- CDC publishes 3 new considerations documents: farmers markets, learning gardens, and food pantries - United States Department of Agriculture
- 7 Tips for Cleaning Fruits, Vegetables - Food and Drug Administration
- COVID 19 Coronavirus Prevention: A Dozen Things to Know About Leafy Greens - California Leafy Greens Marketing Association
- Coronavirus: Fresh Produce Industry Resources - United Fresh Produce Association
- COVID-19: Employer Guidance and Resources - Western Growers Association
- Considerations for Fruit and Vegetable Growers Related to Coronavirus & COVID-19 - University of Vermont
- Food Industry Recommended Protocols when Employee/Customer Tests Positive for COVID-19 - United Fresh Produce Association
Dairy and Meat
- Coronavirus Resources - National Milk Producers Federation
- How Resilient is the U.S. Meat Supply Chain? - webinar, June 5, 2020,
- Coronavirus Disease - US Department of Agriculture
Resources in Español and other languages
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment - click on "Recursos en Español")
- Kansas Department of Agriculture
- Food Establishment Guidance - Español
- Food Establishment Guidance - Simplified Chinese
- Food Establishment Guidance - Traditional Chinese
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Many handouts in a variety of languages
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Many health promotion materials
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - American Sign Language videos
- Food and Drug Administration - Multilingual resources
- Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives (Español) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- COVID-19 Español Resources - North Carolina State University Extension
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