Food and COVID-19; JPGs

Plate and Flatware icon, "According to the CDC, there is likely very low risk of spread from food products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks. Meat is safe to eat when safely handled during preparation and cooked thoroughly." Light bulb icon, "Food establishments should continue to practice outine environmental cleaning, including in customer areas and frequently-touched surfaces. Consider providing customer areas with tissues and hand sanitizer." (abbrev.) Diamond icon, "Employees should stay home when sick. Brief your employees that if COVID-19 starts spreading in your ocmmunity, anyone with even a mild cough or fever needs to stay at home. Food establishments are encouraged to review their company's plans for absenteeism, emphasizing to staff to stay home when sick." (abbrev.) People icon, "Race, ethnicity, and national origin are not factors in the likelihood of contracting COVID-19. Cuisines reflective of regions where outbreaks are occurring pose no specific risk to consumers." Puzzle icon, "Coordination with state and local health officials is strongly encouraged for all businesses; keep up to date on the situation and guidance specific to your local community."

Last Updated: March 10, 2020