Can Food Transmit Covid. At a news conference this week the World Health Organization made a surprising statement. There is no evidence to suggest that handling food or consuming food is associated with COVID-19.
Because the virus is spreading from person to person the CDC recommends that if youre sick stay home until youve recovered and are no longer a risk to others. According to the CDC there is no evidence that suggests that COVID-19 can be spread through the handling or consumption of food. Currently there is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19.
Because COVID-19 is an enveloped virus the virus will die outside of the body making the transmission of COVID-19 through food highly unlikely.
Can COVID-19 be spread through food. There is no evidence to suggest that handling food or consuming food is associated with COVID-19. Its best to avoid indoor dining prepare your food at home and wash your hands and produce. FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN has issued a statement.
