Can you catch COVID-19 from eating food?

Can you catch COVID-19 from eating food?

The  European food Safety Authority have stated that there is currently no evidence that COVID-19 is transmitted through eating food.

Although it is unlikely that the virus will be transmitted through contaminated food, good food safety Practices  are always recommended to minimise the risk of foodborne illnesses. When handling or preparing food, make sure to:

• Wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap before and after preparing or eating food
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when you cough or sneeze and remember to wash your hands after
• Wash fruits and vegetables before eating them
• Disinfect surfaces and objects before and after use
• Keep raw and cooked foods separate to avoid harmful microbes from raw foods spreading to ready-to-eat foods
• Use different utensils/chopping boards for raw and cooked foods to prevent cross-contamination
• Make sure to cook and reheat foods to adequate temperatures (≥72°C for 2 mins)