Key points:
- COVID-19 is unlikely to be passed on through fresh produce
- Wash your hands with soap or use a sanitizer after handling your groceries and fresh produce
- Do not wash fresh produce in soap or detergent
- Soap is not designed for use on food and any residues on fresh produce can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea if ingested
- The FDA in the US says to wash fresh fruits and vegetables in cold water
Visit the Fresh Produce Safety Centre website for more information..
